Antibiotic consumption in Belgian acute care hospitals : analysis of the surveillance methodology, consumption evolution 2003 to 2016 and future perspectives

Abstract: Background: Studies have demonstrated the link between antimicrobial consumption and the development of antimicrobial resistance. Surveillance of antimicrobial consumption is an action point of the European Commission's 'One Health Action Plan Against Antimicrobial Resistance'. Aim: This study aims to compare two methodologies for antibiotic consumption surveillance, investigate the 14-year evolution of antibiotic consumption in Belgian acute care hospitals and discuss future perspectives. Methods: We compared self-reported data (old methodology) and reimbursement data (new methodolo... Mehr ...