Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

Jon Ugalde-Espiñeira

Publications

• Short Communication
  A Program for Optimizing the Use of Antibiotics in the Hospital Setting: Experience in a Spanish Regional Hospital
  Author(s): Jon Ugalde-Espiñeira, Jaione Bilbao-Aguirregomezcorta and Ainhoa Zuriñe Sanjuan-LópezJon Ugalde-Espiñeira, Jaione Bilbao-Aguirregomezcorta and Ainhoa Zuriñe Sanjuan-López
  
  We here describe the implementation of a program for optimizing the use of antibiotics (PROA) in a 128-bed regional hospital in Barakaldo, Spain, and the results obtained at 6 months. The study was a quasi-experimental prospective intervention study using a historical control group. A non-restrictive intervention model to help prescription, with a direct and bidirectional intervention was developed. The program consisted of an optimization audit of the use of antibiotics without pre-established personalized guidelines. Variables assessed included antibiotic consumption and costs, cost per process, mean hospital stay, and percentage of hospital readmissions. Data obtained during the 6-month study period (November 2013-April 2014) were compared with data collected between November 2012 and April 2013. A total of 307 audits were performed. In 65.8% of cases, treatment was discontinued be.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2472-1212.1000128

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