Determinants of non-adherence to antibiotic treatment guidelines in hospitalized adults with suspected community-acquired pneumonia: a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat with millions of deaths annually attributable to bacterial resistance. Effective antimicrobial stewardship programs are crucial for optimizing antibiotic use. This study aims to identify factors contributing to deviations from antibiotic treatment guidelines in hospitalized adults with suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

Methods

We conducted a prospective study at Haukeland University Hospital's Emergency Department in Bergen, Norway, from September 2020 to April 2023. Patients were selected from two cohorts, with data on clinical and microbiologic test results collected. We analysed adherence of antibiotic therapy to guidelines for the choice of empirical treatment and therapy duration using multi

SUBMITTER: Markussen DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11585212 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature