2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2015.02.010
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Antibiotic use in Chinese hospitals: a multicenter point-prevalence study

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“…The prevalence of antimicrobial consumption at YGH (64.4%) was similar to surveys conducted in hospitals in Kenya, Botswana, and from west and central Asian countries that reported antimicrobial use prevalences of 67.7%, 70.6%, and 69.1%, respectively [ [21] , [22] , [23] ]. However, the prevalence of antimicrobial use at YGH was higher than that reported from hospitals in North America (38.6%–50.0%), Turkey (30.6%), and Scotland (28.3%) [ 12 , [23] , [24] , [25] , [26] , [27] ]. The higher prevalence of antimicrobial prescribing observed in our surveys, and surveys in other hospitals in LMICs, compared to these high-income countries may reflect a higher burden of infectious diseases, more severe illnesses, or less restrictive antimicrobial prescribing policies [ 28 , 29 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 68%
“…The prevalence of antimicrobial consumption at YGH (64.4%) was similar to surveys conducted in hospitals in Kenya, Botswana, and from west and central Asian countries that reported antimicrobial use prevalences of 67.7%, 70.6%, and 69.1%, respectively [ [21] , [22] , [23] ]. However, the prevalence of antimicrobial use at YGH was higher than that reported from hospitals in North America (38.6%–50.0%), Turkey (30.6%), and Scotland (28.3%) [ 12 , [23] , [24] , [25] , [26] , [27] ]. The higher prevalence of antimicrobial prescribing observed in our surveys, and surveys in other hospitals in LMICs, compared to these high-income countries may reflect a higher burden of infectious diseases, more severe illnesses, or less restrictive antimicrobial prescribing policies [ 28 , 29 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 68%
“…[ 14 ] It was also lower than that reported in another study in Hubei Province. [ 15 ] However, compared with the proportion in the United States[ 16 ] and some European countries,[ 17 ] such as Sweden, where antibiotic prescriptions represent 1.1% of all prescriptions,[ 14 ] the proportion remains high in Beijing tertiary hospitals. In primary general hospitals, the proportion in Beijing was also lower than that in other provinces, such as Jilin and Jiangsu Province.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…A study showed that almost 30% of all antibiotic prescriptions were for antibiotic combinations in tertiary hospitals in Hubei Province. [ 15 ] The proportion in Beijing was significantly lower than that in Hubei Province. Antibiotic combinations were prescribed for serious diseases or patients who were infected by multiple microorganisms to provide broad-spectrum antibacterial efficacy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To solve this problem, the Ministry of Public Health of China organised a special examination for the rational use of antibiotics and standardised the use of antibiotics at all levels of hospitals. Remarkable results have been achieved 5 6. At present, the focus is on how to establish a long-term scientific and specialised management mechanism for antibiotics, prevent rebound, optimise an anti-infection treatment scheme and improve the level of drug treatment.…”
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confidence: 99%