Inappropriate prescription of antibiotics and analgesics, treatment adequacy and associated factors among surgical patients: an observational study in comprehensive specialised hospitals, northwest Ethiopia
The majority of the patients admitted to surgical wards were found to receive inappropriate antibiotic and analgesic medications. Prescribers should pay attention to patients with comorbid diseases, receiving multiple medications. Additionally, routine laboratory tests are essential for guiding antibiotic therapy and improving patient outcomes in surgical wards.
Authors
- Melese Getachew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3397-0022)
- Abinet Teshome (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8900-7425)
- Leila Kenzu Kemal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1538-7757)
- Bantayehu Addis Tegegne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6178-8335)
- Zegaye Agmassie Bazezew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2673-7409)
- Rahel Belete Abebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2560-2951)
- Malede Berihun Yismaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2488-304X)
- Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3528-0703)
Institutions
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092524
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00