Changes in antimicrobial use prevalence in China: results from five point prevalence studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The abuse of antimicrobials is a serious concern in China. Several measures have been taken to improve the rational use of antimicrobials, including the establishment of a national surveillance network for antimicrobial use. This study describes the dynamic changes in antimicrobial use in China between 2001 and 2010, with the scope of identifying targets to improve the prescription of antimicrobials.

Methods

Five point prevalence surveys were performed in hospitals across mainland China in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008, and 2010. All inpatients who were admitted for at least 24 hours were included in the study. Details regarding antimicrobial use by these patients and the collection of samples for bacterial culture from inpatients administered therapeutic antimicrobials w

SUBMITTER: Li C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3871532 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature