Evaluation of a consultant audit and feedback programme to improve the quality of antimicrobial prescribing in acute medical admissions

  • D. Hughes
  • , E. Roberts
  • , D.M. Dawoud
  • , D.A. Hughes
  • , C. Cefai

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    Abstract

    Objectives This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of a pharmacist-led antimicrobial stewardship intervention, consisting of consultant performance audit and feedback, on antimicrobial prescribing quality. Methods From October 2010 to September 2012, the prescribing performance of medical consultant teams rotating on the acute medical admissions unit was measured against four quality indicators. Measurements were taken at baseline then at quarterly intervals during which time consultants received feedback. Proportion of prescriptions adhering to each indicator was compared with baseline using paired sample z-test (significance level P 
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)333-339
    JournalInternational Journal of Pharmacy Practice
    Volume23
    Issue number5
    Early online date28 Jan 2015
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2015

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