Evaluation of antibiotic prescribing patterns among inpatients using World Health Organization indicators: A cross-sectional study.

Tesfaye Yimer Tadesse Mulugeta Molla Zeleke Yohannes Shumet YimerBenyas Shishigie TarekegnBelayneh Kefale Gelaw

Published in: SAGE open medicine (2022)

The antibiotic prescribing pattern in our study diverged from the World Health Organization-recommended guidelines. Furthermore, all antibiotics were given without a culture or sensitivity test in every case. Setting up an antibiotic stewardship program, introducing antibiotic use based on culture and sensitivity tests, and adopting institutional guidelines could all help to address this issue.

Keyphrases

primary care
clinical practice
adverse drug
emergency department
risk factors