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What is the proportion of infectiology in the specialization urology? A pilot study to underline the significance of Antibiotic Stewardship in urology


AutorenlisteSchneidewind, Laila; Stangl, Fabian P.; Draeger, Desiree L.; Wagenlehner, Florian M. E.; Hakenberg, Oliver W.; Kranz, Jennifer

Jahr der Veröffentlichung2022

Seiten1237-1242

ZeitschriftDie Urologie

Bandnummer61

Heftnummer11

ISSN2731-7064

eISSN2731-7072

Open Access StatusHybrid

DOI Linkhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-022-01898-1

VerlagSpringer


Abstract
Background Urinary tract infections account for one of the most bacterial infectious diseases worldwide. Objectives The primary aim of this pilot project was to identify the relative percentage of antibiotic use in comparison to all patients in a university medical center for the better establishment of antibiotic stewardship (ABS) programs. Material and methods This is an epidemiological pilot project. In the time period of three months it was evaluated which relative percentage of the patients was treated with antibiotics for bacterial urinary tract infection in comparison to all patients. Results In summary, about 40% of all urological patients received an antibiotic treatment against urinary tract infections or as perioperative prophylaxis against bacterial infection in the operating room (OR). The antibiotic use at the urological ward is highest in comparison to ambulance or OR. Conclusion Infectious diseases, especially bacterial infections, account for a significant part of urology. This knowledge is essential to establish ABS programs and to tackle the progression of antibiotic resistance. Detailed studies are necessary to understand antibiotic prescription practice in urology to develop targeted ABS interventions.



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Harvard-ZitierstilSchneidewind, L., Stangl, F., Draeger, D., Wagenlehner, F., Hakenberg, O. and Kranz, J. (2022) What is the proportion of infectiology in the specialization urology? A pilot study to underline the significance of Antibiotic Stewardship in urology, Die Urologie, 61(11), pp. 1237-1242. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-022-01898-1

APA-ZitierstilSchneidewind, L., Stangl, F., Draeger, D., Wagenlehner, F., Hakenberg, O., & Kranz, J. (2022). What is the proportion of infectiology in the specialization urology? A pilot study to underline the significance of Antibiotic Stewardship in urology. Die Urologie. 61(11), 1237-1242. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-022-01898-1



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antibiotic stewardshipAntimicrobial stewardshipCAREInfections in urologyUrinary tract infectionsURINARY-TRACT-INFECTIONS


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