ESGAP inventory of target indicators assessing antibiotic prescriptions: A cross-sectional survey

P. Howard, B. Huttner, B. Beovic, G. Beraud, D. P. Kofteridis, J. P. Pardo, J. Schouten, C. Pulcini*, G. Angioni, K. Arvaniti, A. Barac, C. Bolla, E. Calbo, Dyar O. -J., M. Fantoni, H. Fjeld, E. Keuleyan, S. Kumar, A. Harhxi, D. JenkinsF. P. Maurer, P. Messiaen, M. M. Baranda, P. Munoz, G. Orlando, L. Pagani, F. Pepe, P. R. Gentil, N. M. R. Pereira, J. Rodrigues-Bano, B. Skodvin, T. Tangden, V. Vitrat, V. Vlahovic-Palcevski, A. Wechsler-Fordos, P. Zarb

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Abstract

Background A variety of indicators is commonly used to monitor antibiotic prescriptions as part of national antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes. Objectives To make an inventory of indicators that assess antibiotic prescriptions and are linked to specific targets and incentives, at a national level. Methods A cross-sectional survey (three-item questionnaire) was conducted in 2017 among all ESGAP (ESCMID Study Group for Antimicrobial stewardshiP) members, coming from 23 European countries and 16 non-European countries. Results Almost all (20/23, 87%) European countries belonging to the ESGAP network participated, as well as one non-European country. Computerized systems routinely linking antibiotic prescriptions to clinical diagnoses were reported for only two countries (Turkey and Croatia). Only 6/21 (29%) countries had national indicators with both clear targets and incentives (Bulgaria, Croatia, France, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal). We identified a total of 21 different indicators used in these countries, 16 concerning inpatients (9 quality indicators and 7 quantity metrics) and 8 concerning outpatients (all quantity metrics); some indicators were used in both settings. Three types of incentives were used: financing mechanism, hospitals' accreditation and public reporting. Some respondents reported that such indicators with both clear targets and incentives were used at a regional level in their country (e.g. Andalusia in Spain and England in the UK). Conclusions National indicators, with clear targets and incentives, are not commonly used in Europe and we observed wide variations between countries regarding the selected indicators, the units of measure and the chosen targets.
Lingua originaleInglese
pagine (da-a)2910-2914
Numero di pagine5
RivistaJournal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Volume72
Numero di pubblicazione10
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2017
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Farmacologia
  • Microbiologia (medica)
  • Farmacologia (medica)
  • Malattie Infettive

Keywords

  • Accreditation
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Africa
  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Asia
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Drug Prescriptions
  • Drug Utilization
  • Europe
  • Female
  • Guatemala
  • Health Care
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Inpatients
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Middle East
  • Outpatients
  • Physicians'
  • Practice Patterns
  • Quality Indicators
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Young Adult

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