The impact of adherence to community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) management guidelines on improving clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients

• DOI: 10.18549/pharmpract.2023.3.2844
• Publication Date: 2023-10-05T12:29:03Z
• Authors: Munther S Alnajjar; Lilian Alnsour; Dima Saeed; Hani B Kurdi; Shatha Bsoul; Salah Aburuz; Basima A Almomani; Amal Al-Tabba; Zainab Z Zakaraya; Nida Karameh; Rula Habaybeh
• Keywords: Medical record; Antibiotic Therapy

Objectives: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is linked with high morbidity and mortality, particularly among the elderly. Because of incidence accompanying financial expenses, accurate diagnosis adequate care this group hospitalized CAP are required. The purpose study was to assess level adherence national guidelines at a private hospital, as well impact these recommendations on clinical outcomes. Methods: Data from electronic medical records adult patients between 2018 2019 were retrieved for quantitative observational retrospective cohort research. Results: This comprised 159 patients, 76 (47.8%) receiving therapy according guidelines. A total 75 (98.7%) those across ICU wards. In contrast, 98.4% (64/65) who had received empiric antibiotic treatment within isolation floors non-compliant. There statistically significant relationship following variables: 72-hour reassessment (P = 0.01), medications altered OR retained when culture findings revealed primary 0.028), intended period 0.007). Conclusions: According study, higher amongst better outcomes, such reduction in overall planned