Rocío Fernández-Urrusuno1, Macarena Flores-Dorado2, Eva Moreno-Campoy3, M Carmen Montero-Balosa2. 1. Servicio de Farmacia, Distrito Aljarafe-Sevilla Norte, Sevilla, España. Electronic address: rocio.fernandez.sspa@juntadeandalucia.es. 2. Servicio de Farmacia, Distrito Aljarafe-Sevilla Norte, Sevilla, España. 3. Servicio de Farmacia, Área de Gestión Sanitaria de Ronda, Ronda, Málaga, España.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine core indicators for monitoring quality prescribing in Primary Care based on the evidence, and to assess the feasibility of these indicators for monitoring the use of antibiotics. METHODS: A literature review was carried out on quality indicators for antimicrobial prescribing through an electronic search limited to the period 2001-2012. It was completed with an "ad hoc" search on the websites of public national and international health services. Finally, indicators were chosen by consensus by a multidisciplinary group of professionals dedicated to managing infections from several areas. The feasibility and applicability of these indicators was verified through the reporting and use of data in the prescription database. RESULTS: Twenty two indicators were found. The consensus group selected 16 indicators. Eleven of them measure the specific antimicrobial selection, and 5 are consumption rates. The indicators were successfully applied to the prescription database, being able to make comparisons between different geographical areas and to observe trends in prescriptions. CONCLUSION: The definition of a basic set of indicators to monitor antibiotic use adapted to local conditions is required. The results of these indicators can be used for feedback to professionals and for evaluating the impact of programs aimed at improving antimicrobial use.
OBJECTIVES: To determine core indicators for monitoring quality prescribing in Primary Care based on the evidence, and to assess the feasibility of these indicators for monitoring the use of antibiotics. METHODS: A literature review was carried out on quality indicators for antimicrobial prescribing through an electronic search limited to the period 2001-2012. It was completed with an "ad hoc" search on the websites of public national and international health services. Finally, indicators were chosen by consensus by a multidisciplinary group of professionals dedicated to managing infections from several areas. The feasibility and applicability of these indicators was verified through the reporting and use of data in the prescription database. RESULTS: Twenty two indicators were found. The consensus group selected 16 indicators. Eleven of them measure the specific antimicrobial selection, and 5 are consumption rates. The indicators were successfully applied to the prescription database, being able to make comparisons between different geographical areas and to observe trends in prescriptions. CONCLUSION: The definition of a basic set of indicators to monitor antibiotic use adapted to local conditions is required. The results of these indicators can be used for feedback to professionals and for evaluating the impact of programs aimed at improving antimicrobial use.
Authors: André Ramalho; Pedro Castro; Manuel Gonçalves-Pinho; Juliana Teixeira; João Vasco Santos; João Viana; Mariana Lobo; Paulo Santos; Alberto Freitas Journal: PLoS One Date: 2019-08-16 Impact factor: 3.240
Authors: Rocío Fernández-Urrusuno; Carmen Marina Meseguer Barros; Regina Sandra Benavente Cantalejo; Elena Hevia; Carmen Serrano Martino; Aranzazu Irastorza Aldasoro; Juan Limón Mora; Antonio López Navas; Beatriz Pascual de la Pisa Journal: PLoS One Date: 2020-05-15 Impact factor: 3.240