Are patients admitted to AAU prescribed antibiotics with an appropriate duration and indication?

Abstract

Trainees prescribing antibiotics in AAU are often not fully aware of the most appropriate antibiotic to give, or how long a course should be for a given condition. Despite recommendations being made both on the drug card and in trust guidelines, these are often not followed, and the duration is not always stated. Antibiotic stewardship is imperative and prescribing the correct antibiotics for the appropriate duration is important both for the outcomes of the patients involved but also more widely to the trust; e.g. to prevent antibiotic resistance and reduce hospital admission length. The aim of the project is to improve the quality of antibiotic prescription in AAU.