@misc{10498/34507,
year = {2015},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10498/34507},
abstract = {Objectives
To determine core indicators for monitoring quality prescribing in Primary Care based on the evidence, and to assess the feasibility of these indicators for monitoring the use of antibiotics.

Methods
A literature review was carried out on quality indicators for antimicrobial prescribing through an electronic search limited to the period 2001-2012. It was completed with an “ad hoc” search on the websites of public national and international health services. Finally, indicators were chosen by consensus by a multidisciplinary group of professionals dedicated to managing infections from several areas. The feasibility and applicability of these indicators was verified through the reporting and use of data in the prescription database.

Results
Twenty two indicators were found. The consensus group selected 16 indicators. Eleven of them measure the specific antimicrobial selection, and 5 are consumption rates. The indicators were successfully applied to the prescription database, being able to make comparisons between different geographical areas and to observe trends in prescriptions.

Conclusion
The definition of a basic set of indicators to monitor antibiotic use adapted to local conditions is required. The results of these indicators can be used for feedback to professionals and for evaluating the impact of programs aimed at improving antimicrobial use.},
organization = {Este trabajo ha sido realizado en parte con una subvención concedida para la implementación de Estrategias de Seguridad de Pacientes del Sistema Nacional de Salud, a través del proyecto «Prevención de resistencias y uso adecuado de antimicrobianos en los centros del Sistema Sanitario Público de Andalucía».},
publisher = {Elsevier},
keywords = {Indicadores de calidad de prescripción},
keywords = {Antibióticos},
keywords = {Enfermedades infecciosa},
keywords = {Atención Primaria},
title = {Selección de indicadores para la monitorización continua del impacto
de programas de optimización de uso de antimicrobianos en Atención
Primaria},
doi = {DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2014.07.011},
author = {Fernández Urrusuno, Rocío and Flores Dorado, Macarena and Moreno-Campoy, Eva and Montero Balosa, Mª Carmen},
}