Table 3 Univariate and multivariate analysis showing involvement of the AMS team in discharge antimicrobial prescriptions
Antimicrobial Prescription parameter | AMS involved (n = 46) n(%) | AMS not involved (n = 217) n(%) | p value | Multivariate analysis (Odds ratio with 95%CI, p value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Appropriate antimicrobial choice | 44(95) | 171(78) | 0.006 | |
Appropriate duration | 17(37) | 45(21) | 0.023 | |
Appropriate dose | 38(82) | 150(69) | 0.073 | |
Appropriate frequency | 43(93) | 144(66) | 0.001 | OR 5.6(1.9–19.2,p = 0.006) |
Appropriate microbiology specimen | 40(86) | 104(48) | 0.001 | OR 4.3(1.6–11.6,p = 0.004) |
Directed therapy | 23(50) | 30(14) | 0.001 | OR 2.8(1.8–6.2,p = 0.008) |
Readmissiona | 12(26) | 36(16) | 0.14 |