Misuse of discharge antimicrobial prescription in the emergency department: An observational study at a tertiary care center

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Abstract

We conducted a restrospective cohort study of patients discharged from the emergency department at a tertiary care center with an antimicrobial prescription. More than half of the prescribed antimicrobials were misused and frequently inappropriate for various infectious diseases. In this study, we analyzed the physician-related and environment-related factors predicting misuse.

Original languageEnglish
JournalOpen Forum Infectious Diseases
Volume6
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 02-2019
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Oncology
  • Infectious Diseases

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