Table 3 Number of carbapenem prescriptions following Prior Approval for Restricted Antimicrobials (PARA) by adherence to clinical guidelines and by the reason for non-adherence. 2016, Manila, Philippines. “Evaluating carbapenem restriction practices at a private hospital in Manila, Philippines as a strategy for antimicrobial stewardship”
Total n (%) | Definitive n (%) | Empiric n (%) | Prophylactic n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total cases | 185 | 56 | 127 | 2 |
Guideline-adherent | 116 (63%) | 43 (77%) | 71 (56%) | 2 (100%) |
Non-guideline-adherent | 69 (37%) | 13 (23%) | 56 (44%) | 0 (0%) |
Total non-guideline-adherent cases | 69 | 13 | 56 | – |
No de-escalation | 50 (72%) | 5 (38%) | 45 (80%) | – |
Incomplete course | 19 (28%) | 8 (62%) | 11 (20%) | – |