Authors:
Khairani Ayu Lestari, Lilian Batubara, Wening Sari
Addresses:
Faculty of Medicine, YARSI University, Cempaka Putih, Jakarta, Indonesia. Department of Pharmacology, YARSI University, Cempaka Putih, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Abstract:
Proper antibiotic usage prevents antibiotic resistance and ensures ARI treatment success. This study examined antibiotic use among ARI patients at RSUD Dr Drajat Prawiranegara in Serang District and adherence to the Gyssens method. This descriptive observational study used medical records for retrospective data. The study included all ISPA patients receiving antibiotics at Dr Drajat Prawiranegara from September to December 2022. A careful random sample of 55 participants was used in the study. Data showed 53% of ARI patients were male and 4.94 months old. Cefotaxime (62%) was followed by Ceftriaxone (13%) as the most common antibiotic. The Gyssens approach found that 74% of antibiotics were sensibly provided. Due to inappropriate antibiotic dosages (10%) and short administration periods (2%), numerous requirements were not met. These data support RSUD Dr Prawiranegara's sensible antibiotic use in ARI patients. However, inappropriate doses and short administration must be considered. This emphasises the necessity to teach doctors about antibiotic usage. Understand ARI antibiotic use and improve treatment adherence with this study. This study can alleviate antibiotic resistance and improve treatment. However, more research with a larger sample and more factors impacting ARI antibiotic use is needed. Understand ARI antibiotic use and improve treatment adherence with this study. This study can alleviate antibiotic resistance and improve treatment.
Keywords: Acute Respiratory Infection; Gyssens Method; Antibiotics and Rational Use; Antibiotic Resistance; Effective Treatment Management; Retrospective Data; Antibiotic Therapy.
Received: 11/08/2024, Revised: 28/11/2024, Accepted: 09/01/2025, Published: 05/06/2025
DOI: 10.64091/ATIHL.2025.000166
AVE Trends in Intelligent Health Letters, 2025 Vol. 2 No. 2 , Pages: 62-71