Antibiotic overuse after discharge from medical short-stay units

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Nov;43(11):1689-1692. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.346. Epub 2021 Aug 24.

Abstract

Of 100 patients discharged from short-stay units (SSUs) with antibiotics, 47 had a skin and soft-tissue infection, 22 had pneumonia, and 21 had a urinary tract infection. Among all discharge antibiotic prescriptions, 78% involved antibiotic overuse, most commonly excess duration (54 of 100) and guideline discordant selection (44 of 100).

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Patient Discharge
  • Pneumonia* / drug therapy
  • Soft Tissue Infections* / drug therapy
  • Urinary Tract Infections* / drug therapy
  • Urinary Tract Infections* / epidemiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents