Inappropriate antimicrobial use in Turkish pediatric hospitals: A multicenter point prevalence survey

Ceyhan, M.; Yildirim, I.; Ecevit, C.; Aydogan, A.; Ornek, A.; Salman, N.; Somer, A.; Hatipoglu, N.; Camcioglu, Y.; Alhan, E.; Celik, ÜMMÜ; Hacimustafaoglu, M.; Celebi, S.; Inan, D.; Kurt, N.; Oner, A.; Gulumser, O.; Gunes, A.; Coskun, Y.

doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2009.03.013

Inappropriate antimicrobial use in Turkish pediatric hospitals: A multicenter point prevalence survey

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Ceyhan M., Yildirim I., Ecevit C., Aydogan A., Ornek A., Salman N., ...More

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol.14, no.1, 2010 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 14 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2010
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijid.2009.03.013
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: Inappropriate antimicrobial usage, Point prevalence, Pediatric hospitals, ANTIBIOTICS, RESISTANCE
Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Although well-defined principles of rational antimicrobial use are available, inappropriate prescribing patterns are reported worldwide. Accurate information on the usage of antimicrobials, including factors associated with and influencing their use, is valuable for improving the quality of prescription practices.