Evaluation of the Use of Antimicrobial Therapy for Treating Diabetic Foot Infections in an Indonesia Referral Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetic foot infection (DFI) is a common complication of hyperglycemia and is related to prolongation of hospitalization, mortality, high hospitalization costs and decreased quality of life. Antibiotic therapy is one of the most critical factors in the eradication of infection. This study aims to determine the appropriateness of antibiotic use based on the local and international clinical guidelines and its short-term effect on patients' clinical improvement.

Materials and methods

This retrospective cohort study was conducted using secondary data from DFI inpatients from 1 January 2018 to 31 May 2020, from Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), the National Referral Hospital of Indonesia. The Gyssens algorithm was used to help assess the appropriateness of antib

SUBMITTER: Aviatin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10079441 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature