Table 3 Before and after antimicrobial stewardship program implementation
Before ASPs (N = 53) | After ASPs (N = 51) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of antimicrobial agents per patient | 1.3 (73/53) | 1.5 (78/51) | NA |
MDR, n (%) | 27/61 (44%) | 18/55 (32.7%) | 0.20 |
Antimicrobial agents, n (%) | |||
Carbapenem | 27/73 (40%) | 17/78 (21.8%) | 0.04 |
Cephalosporin | 25/61 (37%) | 37/78 (47.4%) | 0.09 |
Quinolones | 15/61 (20.5%) | 14/78 (18%) | 0.68 |