학술논문
Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of antimicrobial usage: the first step for antimicrobial stewardship
Document Type
Article
Author
Source
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine. May 31, 2024 39(3):383
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1226-3303
Abstract
The identification of antimicrobial use patterns is essential for determining key targets for antimicrobial stewardship interventions and evaluating the effectiveness thereof. Accurately identifying antimicrobial use patterns requires quantitative evaluation, which focuses on measuring the quantity and frequency of antimicrobial use, and qualitative evaluation, which assesses the appropriateness, effectiveness, and potential side effects of antimicrobial prescriptions. This paper summarizes the quantitative and qualitative methods used to evaluate antimicrobials, drawing insights from overseas and domestic cases.