Status:
COMPLETED
Clinical and Economic Impact of Interventions by a Clinical Pharmacist on Antibiotic Use on Surgical Wards
Lead Sponsor:
Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Conditions:
Bacterial Infections
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to establish the impact of a pharmacist's recommendations regarding choice, dosing and duration of antibiotic therapy on quality and cost of antibiotic treatment on surgic...
Detailed Description
Inappropriate or incorrect use of antibacterials exerts selection pressure on pathogens potentiating emergence of resistance, puts patients at risk for unnecessary adverse drug reactions and potential...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- female and male patients receiving antibiotics for a proven or suspected infection on designated surgical wards
Exclusion
- patients under 18
- patients unable or unwilling to consent to their data being evaluated
- patients receiving antibiotics perioperatively as prophylaxis
- patients receiving antibiotics for less than 48hrs
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
779 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00431483
Start Date
February 1 2007
End Date
February 1 2008
Last Update
September 26 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Luwig Maximilians University - Klinikum Grosshadern
Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 81377