Results Hospital bed days remained stable and discharges increased slightly along the
period of study Antibiotic consumption in DDD per 100 bed-days decreased by 2.5% versus …

We evaluated the use of antimicrobials expressed as defined daily doses (DDDs) per 1,000
patient days and days of therapy (DOT) per 100 occupied bed-days in a intensive care unit …

The profile and temporal trends of antimicrobial use were investigated at a university
hospital. Aggregate data were analyzed according to the ATC/DDD methodology. During …

We report a quasi-experimental study of the implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship
program in two surgical wards, with a pre-intervention period with just assessment of …

The antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) is a major strategy to combat antimicrobial
resistance and to limit its expenditure. We have improved on our existing ASP to implement …

Surveillance of antimicrobial consumption is a central part in programs of antibiotic
stewardship. However, in Chile there are no national data on antibiotic consumption …

Abstract Introduction Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) monitor antimicrobial
consumption and implement interventions in order to improve their use. Here, we analyze …

Objectives This study aimed to analyse the effect of discontinuation of antimicrobial
stewardship programme (ASP) activity on the usage pattern of antibiotics. Methods An …

Antimicrobial stewardship program aims to reduce antibiotic use. Periodic measurement and
monitoring of antibiotic use and comparison within the institution as well as with other …

Objective To compare the measurement of antimicrobial consumption by defined daily dose
(DDD) versus by days of therapy (DOT). Design Retrospective analysis of clinical and …