A multicentre point prevalence survey of patterns and quality of antibiotic prescribing in Indonesian hospitals

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Authors

Ralalicia Limato · Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Indonesia

Erni Juwita Nelwan · University of Indonesia

Manzilina Mudia · Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology

Justin de Brabander · Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Indonesia

Helio Guterres · Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo

Enty Enty · Tarumanagara University

Ifael Yerosias Mauleti

Abstract

Our data indicate a high rate of empirical use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in Indonesian hospitals, coupled with poor documentation and guideline adherence. The findings suggest important areas for antimicrobial stewardship interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Antibiotic Use and Resistance Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance

Volume 3, Issue 2, pp. dlab047-dlab047

DOI: 10.1093/jacamr/dlab047

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