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Bocquier A, Erkilic B, Babinet M, Pulcini C, Agrinier N. Resident-, prescriber-, and facility-level factors associated with antibiotic use in long-term care facilities: a systematic review of quantitative studies. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2024; 13:29. [PMID: 38448955 PMCID: PMC10918961 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-024-01385-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial stewardship programmes are needed in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) to tackle antimicrobial resistance. We aimed to identify factors associated with antibiotic use in LTCFs. Such information would be useful to guide antimicrobial stewardship programmes. METHOD We conducted a systematic review of studies retrieved from PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, APA PsycArticles, APA PsycINFO, APA PsycTherapy, ScienceDirect and Web of Science. We included quantitative studies that investigated factors associated with antibiotic use (i.e., antibiotic prescribing by health professionals, administration by LTCF staff, or use by residents). Participants were LTCF residents, their family, and/or carers. We performed a qualitative narrative synthesis of the findings. RESULTS Of the 7,591 screened records, we included 57 articles. Most studies used a longitudinal design (n = 34/57), investigated resident-level (n = 29/57) and/or facility-level factors (n = 32/57), and fewer prescriber-level ones (n = 8/57). Studies included two types of outcome: overall volume of antibiotic prescriptions (n = 45/57), inappropriate antibiotic prescription (n = 10/57); two included both types. Resident-level factors associated with a higher volume of antibiotic prescriptions included comorbidities (5 out of 8 studies which investigated this factor found a statistically significant association), history of infection (n = 5/6), potential signs of infection (e.g., fever, n = 4/6), positive urine culture/dipstick results (n = 3/4), indwelling urinary catheter (n = 12/14), and resident/family request for antibiotics (n = 1/1). At the facility-level, the volume of antibiotic prescriptions was positively associated with staff turnover (n = 1/1) and prevalence of after-hours medical practitioner visits (n = 1/1), and negatively associated with LTCF hiring an on-site coordinating physician (n = 1/1). At the prescriber-level, higher antibiotic prescribing was associated with high prescription rate for antibiotics in the previous year (n = 1/1). CONCLUSIONS Improving infection prevention and control, and diagnostic practices as part of antimicrobial stewardship programmes remain critical steps to reduce antibiotic prescribing in LTCFs. Once results confirmed by further studies, implementing institutional changes to limit staff turnover, ensure the presence of a professional accountable for the antimicrobial stewardship activities, and improve collaboration between LTCFs and external prescribers may contribute to reduce antibiotic prescribing.
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- Aurélie Bocquier
- Université de Lorraine, Inserm, INSPIIRE, Nancy, F-54000, France.
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- Université de Lorraine, Inserm, INSPIIRE, Nancy, F-54000, France
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- CHRU-Nancy, INSERM, Université de Lorraine, CIC, Epidémiologie clinique, Nancy, F-54000, France
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- Université de Lorraine, Inserm, INSPIIRE, Nancy, F-54000, France
- Centre régional en antibiothérapie du Grand Est AntibioEst, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, Nancy, F-54000, France
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- Université de Lorraine, Inserm, INSPIIRE, Nancy, F-54000, France
- CHRU-Nancy, INSERM, Université de Lorraine, CIC, Epidémiologie clinique, Nancy, F-54000, France
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Raban MZ, Gates PJ, Gasparini C, Westbrook JI. Temporal and regional trends of antibiotic use in long-term aged care facilities across 39 countries, 1985-2019: Systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0256501. [PMID: 34424939 PMCID: PMC8382177 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Antibiotic misuse is a key contributor to antimicrobial resistance and a concern in long-term aged care facilities (LTCFs). Our objectives were to: i) summarise key indicators of systemic antibiotic use and appropriateness of use, and ii) examine temporal and regional variations in antibiotic use, in LTCFs (PROSPERO registration CRD42018107125). METHODS & FINDINGS Medline and EMBASE were searched for studies published between 1990-2021 reporting antibiotic use rates in LTCFs. Random effects meta-analysis provided pooled estimates of antibiotic use rates (percentage of residents on an antibiotic on a single day [point prevalence] and over 12 months [period prevalence]; percentage of appropriate prescriptions). Meta-regression examined associations between antibiotic use, year of measurement and region. A total of 90 articles representing 78 studies from 39 countries with data between 1985-2019 were included. Pooled estimates of point prevalence and 12-month period prevalence were 5.2% (95% CI: 3.3-7.9; n = 523,171) and 62.0% (95% CI: 54.0-69.3; n = 946,127), respectively. Point prevalence varied significantly between regions (Q = 224.1, df = 7, p<0.001), and ranged from 2.4% (95% CI: 1.9-2.7) in Eastern Europe to 9.0% in the British Isles (95% CI: 7.6-10.5) and Northern Europe (95% CI: 7.7-10.5). Twelve-month period prevalence varied significantly between regions (Q = 15.1, df = 3, p = 0.002) and ranged from 53.9% (95% CI: 48.3-59.4) in the British Isles to 68.3% (95% CI: 63.6-72.7) in Australia. Meta-regression found no association between year of measurement and antibiotic use prevalence. The pooled estimate of the percentage of appropriate antibiotic prescriptions was 28.5% (95% CI: 10.3-58.0; n = 17,245) as assessed by the McGeer criteria. Year of measurement was associated with decreasing appropriateness of antibiotic use over time (OR:0.78, 95% CI: 0.67-0.91). The most frequently used antibiotic classes were penicillins (n = 44 studies), cephalosporins (n = 36), sulphonamides/trimethoprim (n = 31), and quinolones (n = 28). CONCLUSIONS Coordinated efforts focusing on LTCFs are required to address antibiotic misuse in LTCFs. Our analysis provides overall baseline and regional estimates for future monitoring of antibiotic use in LTCFs.
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- Magdalena Z. Raban
- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Dylis A, Boureau AS, Coutant A, Batard E, Javaudin F, Berrut G, de Decker L, Chapelet G. Antibiotics prescription and guidelines adherence in elderly: impact of the comorbidities. BMC Geriatr 2019; 19:291. [PMID: 31664914 PMCID: PMC6819552 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-019-1265-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Although the interest of antibiotics is well known, antibiotics prescription is associated with side effect, especially in patients with multiples comorbidities. One way to reduce the incidence of side effects is to respect antibiotics prescriptions guidelines. Our objective was to investigated the factors associated with guidelines adherence in elderly patients with multiples comorbidities. Methods From October 2015 to December 2016, antibiotics prescription and guidelines adherence were analyzed in two post-acute care and rehabilitation services of a 2600-bed, university-affiliated center. Results One hundred and twenty-eight patients were included, fifty-nine (46%) patients had antibiotics prescription according to guidelines. In Multivariable logistic regression analysis, prescription of 2 antibiotics or more (OR = 0.168, 95% IC = 0.037–0.758, p < 0.05), 85 years of age and more (OR = 0.375, 95% IC = 0.151–0.931, p < 0.05) and the Charlson comorbidity index score (OR = 0.750, 95% IC = 0.572–0.984, p < 0.05) were negatively associated with antibiotics prescriptions according to guidelines. Conclusions High comorbidity in the elderly was negatively associated with the guidelines adherence of antibiotiсs prescriptions. These criteria should be considered to optimize antibiotics prescriptions in elderly patients. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12877-019-1265-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Anthony Dylis
- Clinical Gerontology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes, 1 place Alexis-Ricordeau, F-44000, Nantes, France
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- Clinical Gerontology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes, 1 place Alexis-Ricordeau, F-44000, Nantes, France
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- Clinical Gerontology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes, 1 place Alexis-Ricordeau, F-44000, Nantes, France
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- Université de Nantes, EE MiHAR (Microbiotes, Hôtes, Antibiotiques et Résistance bacterienne), Institut de Recherche en Santé (IRS2), 22 Boulevard bénoni-Goullin, F-44200, Nantes, France.,Emergency Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes, 1 place Alexis-Ricordeau, F-44000, Nantes, France
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- Université de Nantes, EE MiHAR (Microbiotes, Hôtes, Antibiotiques et Résistance bacterienne), Institut de Recherche en Santé (IRS2), 22 Boulevard bénoni-Goullin, F-44200, Nantes, France.,Emergency Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes, 1 place Alexis-Ricordeau, F-44000, Nantes, France
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- Clinical Gerontology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes, 1 place Alexis-Ricordeau, F-44000, Nantes, France
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- Clinical Gerontology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes, 1 place Alexis-Ricordeau, F-44000, Nantes, France.,Université de Nantes, EE MiHAR (Microbiotes, Hôtes, Antibiotiques et Résistance bacterienne), Institut de Recherche en Santé (IRS2), 22 Boulevard bénoni-Goullin, F-44200, Nantes, France
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- Clinical Gerontology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes, 1 place Alexis-Ricordeau, F-44000, Nantes, France. .,Université de Nantes, EE MiHAR (Microbiotes, Hôtes, Antibiotiques et Résistance bacterienne), Institut de Recherche en Santé (IRS2), 22 Boulevard bénoni-Goullin, F-44200, Nantes, France.
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A Point Prevalence Study of Antimicrobial Use and Practice Among Nursing Homes in Singapore. Drugs Aging 2019; 36:559-570. [DOI: 10.1007/s40266-019-00651-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Zanichelli V, Monnier AA, Gyssens IC, Adriaenssens N, Versporten A, Pulcini C, Le Maréchal M, Tebano G, Vlahović-Palčevski V, Stanić Benić M, Milanič R, Harbarth S, Hulscher ME, Huttner B. Variation in antibiotic use among and within different settings: a systematic review. J Antimicrob Chemother 2018; 73:vi17-vi29. [PMID: 29878219 PMCID: PMC5989604 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dky115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objectives Variation in antibiotic use may reflect inappropriate use. We aimed to systematically describe the variation in measures for antibiotic use among settings or providers. This study was conducted as part of the innovative medicines initiative (IMI)-funded international project DRIVE-AB. Methods We searched for studies published in MEDLINE from January 2004 to January 2015 reporting variation in measures for systemic antibiotic use (e.g. DDDs) in inpatient and outpatient settings. The ratio between a study's reported maximum and minimum values of a given measure [maximum:minimum ratio (MMR)] was calculated as a measure of variation. Similar measures were grouped into categories and when possible the overall median ratio and IQR were calculated. Results One hundred and forty-three studies were included, of which 85 (59.4%) were conducted in Europe and 12 (8.4%) in low- to middle-income countries. Most studies described the variation in the quantity of antibiotic use in the inpatient setting (81/143, 56.6%), especially among hospitals (41/81, 50.6%). The most frequent measure was DDDs with different denominators, reported in 23/81 (28.4%) inpatient studies and in 28/62 (45.2%) outpatient studies. For this measure, we found a median MMR of 3.7 (IQR 2.6-5.0) in 4 studies reporting antibiotic use in ICUs in DDDs/1000 patient-days and a median MMR of 2.3 (IQR 1.5-3.2) in 18 studies reporting outpatient antibiotic use in DDDs/1000 inhabitant-days. Substantial variation was also identified in other measures. Conclusions Our review confirms the large variation in antibiotic use even across similar settings and providers. Data from low- and middle-income countries are under-represented. Further studies should try to better elucidate reasons for the observed variation to facilitate interventions that reduce unwarranted practice variation. In addition, the heterogeneity of reported measures clearly shows that there is need for standardization.
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- Veronica Zanichelli
- Infection Control Program, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare), Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Medicine, Research group of Immunology and Biochemistry, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Medicine, Research group of Immunology and Biochemistry, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Medical Microbiology, Vaccine & Infectious Disease Institute (VAXINFECTIO), University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Medical Microbiology, Vaccine & Infectious Disease Institute (VAXINFECTIO), University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, Infectious Diseases Department, F-54000 Nancy, France
- Université de Lorraine, APEMAC, F-54000 Nancy, France
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University Hospital Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
- University of Rijeka, Medical Faculty, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University Hospital Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Infection Control Program, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare), Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Infection Control Program, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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Lemoine L, Dupont C, Capron A, Cerf E, Yilmaz M, Verloop D, Blanckaert K, Senneville E, Alfandari S. Prospective evaluation of the management of urinary tract infections in 134 French nursing homes. Med Mal Infect 2018; 48:359-364. [PMID: 29747905 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2018.04.387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 04/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Prospective assessment of the management of urinary tract infections (UTI) in the nursing homes of the Hauts-de-France region. PATIENTS AND METHODS A 50-question form had to be filled in for up to five consecutive residents treated for UTI in each nursing home. If necessary, diagnoses were reclassified according to the 2014 French Infectious Diseases Society guidelines. Analyses were presented per supposed (reported) and reclassified diagnoses. RESULTS Of 397 contacted facilities, 134 participated and informed 444 UTI episodes. Reported diagnostic criteria were burning urination (32%), malodorous urine (29%), confusion (28%), and turbid urine (19%). Twenty-one percent of diagnoses were based on erroneous criteria. Less than 50% of residents had a urine dipstick test performed and 94% a urine culture. The main pathogen was Escherichia coli. Reported indications were uncomplicated cystitis (32%), unspecified UTI (26%), complicated cystitis (9%), while no reason was given in 25% of cases. Only 10% of diagnoses were consistent with the guidelines: complicated cystitis (49%), asymptomatic bacteriuria (21%), acute pyelonephritis (21%), male UTI (9%). Almost 85% of prescriptions were active on the isolated bacteria. The empirical antibiotic therapy was consistent with the diagnosis in 16% of cases (30% for reclassified diagnoses). The two most prescribed antibiotic classes were fluoroquinolones (22.1%) and oral third-generation cephalosporins (19.1%). Only two of 157 possible de-escalations were performed. Duration of treatment was adequate for 19% of UTIs (9.6% of reclassified cases). CONCLUSION Our study revealed multiple deficiencies in diagnosis, antibiotic choice, treatment duration, and reevaluation.
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- L Lemoine
- Soins de suite polyvalents, centre hospitalier de Tourcoing, 59200 Tourcoing, France
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- ARS Hauts-de-France (anciennement Nord-Pas-de-Calais), 59000 Lille, France
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- ARS Hauts-de-France (anciennement Nord-Pas-de-Calais), 59000 Lille, France
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- ARS Hauts-de-France (anciennement Nord-Pas-de-Calais), 59000 Lille, France
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- OMEDIT Hauts-de-France (anciennement OMEDIT Nord-Pas-de-Calais), 59000 Lille, France
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- ARS Hauts-de-France (anciennement Nord-Pas-de-Calais), 59000 Lille, France
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- CEPIAS Hauts-de-France (anciennement ARLIN Nord-Pas-de-Calais), 59000 Lille, France
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- Service universitaire des maladies infectieuses et du voyageur, centre hospitalier de Tourcoing, 59200 Tourcoing, France
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- Service de réanimation et maladies infectieuses, centre hospitalier de Tourcoing, 59200 Tourcoing, France.
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Roukens M, Verhoef L, Stobberingh E, Natsch S. Surveillance of antimicrobial use in Dutch long-term care facilities. J Antimicrob Chemother 2018; 72:1516-1520. [PMID: 28100443 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkw581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Accepted: 12/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objectives : Residents living in a long-term care facility (LTCF) are more susceptible to infections. Treatment with antimicrobials is sometimes necessary; however, antibiotic use is considered one of the most important drivers of the development of antibiotic resistance. Surveillance data on antibiotic use in these LTCFs are necessary to get more insight into these patterns. The objective of this study was to describe antibiotic use in LTCFs in the Netherlands. Methods : One hundred and seventy-seven LTCFs in the Netherlands were contacted and asked to participate in a study concerning antibiotic resistance and antibiotic use. Associated pharmacies were asked to provide data about systemic antibiotic use for each participating LTCF location over 1 year. Results on antibiotic use are reported here. Results : Antibiotic use data from 96 LTCFs were collected from the pharmacies, and 68 of these LTCFs completed additional questionnaires on general characteristics of their location. Mean total use of systemic antimicrobials was 73 DDDs/1000 residents per day (range 2-197 DDDs/1000 residents per day). Co-amoxiclav (23 DDDs/1000 residents/day, range 0-70) was used the most, followed by nitrofurantoin derivatives (12 DDDs/1000 residents/day, range 0-38) and fluoroquinolones (12 DDDs/1000 residents/day, range 0-52). Statistical analysis revealed no significant correlations between the LTCF characteristics and the level of antibiotic use. Conclusions There was a high use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials, with a large variation in total antibiotic use between individual locations. Further analysis of more in-depth data and possible influencing factors is needed.
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- Monique Roukens
- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)/CIb, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)/CIb, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care Settings: New Strategies to Prevent Resistant Organisms. CURRENT GERIATRICS REPORTS 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s13670-016-0158-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Antibiotic prescription evaluation in the rehabilitation ward of a geriatric hospital. Med Mal Infect 2015; 45:427-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2015.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2015] [Accepted: 09/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Marquet A, Thibaut S, LePabic E, Huon JF, Ballereau F. Three years of antibiotic consumption evaluation in French nursing homes. Med Mal Infect 2015; 45:313-7. [PMID: 26112930 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2015.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2014] [Revised: 04/28/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We had for aim to assess antibiotic consumption and to better understand their use in nursing homes so as to target messages on relevant practice procedures sent to prescribers. DESIGN The MedQual network asked nursing homes with in-house pharmacies to participate in a retrospective collection of yearly antibiotic consumption data with an Excel(®) spread sheet according to the Health Ministry recommendations. RESULTS Fifty-two nursing homes participated in 2011, 2012, and 74 in 2013, accounting for 10% of the Pays de la Loire region's nursing homes and 15% of beds. The medians of total antibiotic consumption in daily-defined dose for 1000 patient-days were respectively 39 (32.4-49.0), 39.3 (34.4-52.9), and 44.8 (33.6-55.4). There was no significant difference between 2011 and 2013. Penicillins (J01C) were the most commonly used class with a median of 25.7 [IQ 18.8; 33.8] in 2011 and 30.4 [IQ 23.6; 41.3] in 2013. Quinolones (J01M) were the second most commonly used class with a median of 4.6 [IQ 2.9; 5.9] in 2011 and 3.8 [IQ 2.3; 6.5] in 2013, followed by the other beta-lactams (J01D) with a median of 2.5 [IQ 1.7; 4.5] in 2011 and 2,8 [IQ 1.7; 3.8] in 2013. CONCLUSION The monitoring of antibiotic consumption in nursing homes in the Pays de la Loire Region since 2011 has allowed identifying inappropriate use and helped improve practices. No increase of overall consumption was observed in nursing homes but the distribution according to antibiotic class changed. The current objective is to extend this monitoring and to send personalized messages to prescribers.
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- A Marquet
- Centre ressource en antibiologie, hôpital Saint-Jacques, MedQual, CHU de Nantes, 85, rue Saint-Jacques, 44093 Nantes cedex 01, France.
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- Centre ressource en antibiologie, hôpital Saint-Jacques, MedQual, CHU de Nantes, 85, rue Saint-Jacques, 44093 Nantes cedex 01, France
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- Centre ressource en antibiologie, hôpital Saint-Jacques, MedQual, CHU de Nantes, 85, rue Saint-Jacques, 44093 Nantes cedex 01, France
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- Centre ressource en antibiologie, hôpital Saint-Jacques, MedQual, CHU de Nantes, 85, rue Saint-Jacques, 44093 Nantes cedex 01, France; EA 3826, thérapeutiques cliniques et expérimentales des infections, université de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Centre ressource en antibiologie, hôpital Saint-Jacques, MedQual, CHU de Nantes, 85, rue Saint-Jacques, 44093 Nantes cedex 01, France; EA 3826, thérapeutiques cliniques et expérimentales des infections, université de Nantes, Nantes, France
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Dyar OJ, Pagani L, Pulcini C. Strategies and challenges of antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care facilities. Clin Microbiol Infect 2014; 21:10-9. [PMID: 25636921 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2014.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2014] [Revised: 09/17/2014] [Accepted: 09/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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As people are living longer the demand for long-term care facilities (LTCFs) continues to rise. For many reasons, antimicrobials are used intensively in LTCFs, with up to a half of this use considered inappropriate or unnecessary. Over-use of antimicrobials can have direct adverse consequences for LTCF residents and promotes the development and spread of resistant bacteria. It is therefore critical that LTCFs are able to engage in antimicrobial stewardship programmes, which have the potential to minimize the antibiotic selective pressure, while improving the quality of care received by LTCF residents. To date, no antimicrobial stewardship guidelines specific to LTCF settings have been published. Here we outline the scale of antimicrobial use in LTCFs and the underlying drivers for antibiotic over-use. We further describe the particular challenges of antimicrobial stewardship in LTCFs, and review the interventional studies that have aimed to improve antibiotic use in these settings. Practical recommendations are then drawn from this research to help guide the development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
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- O J Dyar
- North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple, UK
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- Bolzano Central Hospital, Infectious Diseases Unit, Bolzano, Italy
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- CHU de Nancy, Service de Maladies Infectieuses, Nancy, France; Université de Lorraine, Université Paris Descartes, EA 4360 Apemac, Nancy, France.
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Braubach A, Scherholz-Schlösser G, Thole S, Daniels-Haardt I, Heyer I. Ergebnisse der Einführung des „mre-Netzwerk Nordwest“-Qualitätssiegels für Alten- und Pflegeheime in der Bundesstadt Bonn. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2014; 57:423-30. [DOI: 10.1007/s00103-014-1937-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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