Logistic Stewardship: Supporting Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs Based on Antibiotics Goods Flow.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat to safe health care, and a reduction in antibiotic consumption seems to be an appropriate preventive measure. In Germany, the reporting of hospital antibiotics consumption to an independent institution is only voluntary. Although a high level of willingness to improve can be assumed in the case of participation, the median consumptions of reporting hospitals change only slightly. This study examines the question of whether the logistical consumption figures adequately reflect real consumption, and if not, how to optimize the use of logistical data for clinical decisions.

Methods

Four selected wards were analyzed during six months. A retrospective analysis of patient case files was performed to receive "prescri

SUBMITTER: Leistner B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11761244 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature