The antibiotic resistance and prescribing in European Children project: a neonatal and pediatric antimicrobial web-based point prevalence survey in 73 hospitals worldwide

Ann Versporten, Mike Sharland, Julia Bielicki, Nico Drapier, Vanessa Vankerckhoven, Herman Goossens, ARPEC Project Group Members, Bernadette Ann-Marie O'Hare

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Abstract

The neonatal and pediatric antimicrobial point prevalence survey (PPS) of the Antibiotic Resistance and Prescribing in European Children project (http://www.arpecproject.eu/) aims to standardize a method for surveillance of antimicrobial use in children and neonates admitted to the hospital within Europe. This article describes the audit criteria used and reports overall country-specific proportions of antimicrobial use. An analytical review presents methodologies on antimicrobial use.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e242-53
JournalThe Pediatric infectious disease journal
Volume32
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2013

Keywords

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Automatic Data Processing
  • Child
  • Drug Prescriptions
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial
  • Drug Utilization
  • Europe
  • Health Services Research
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Internet
  • Public Health Administration

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