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Evaluation of antibiotic use in pneumonia patients at bahteramas hospital using the gyssens method Agustiana, Agustiana; L, Adryan Fristiohady.; Arba, Muhammad; Jabbar, Asriullah; Suryani, Suryani; Akib, Nur Illiyyin
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 3 (2025): August: Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v13i3.1994

Abstract

Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality due to lower respiratory tract infections, with treatment heavily reliant on antibiotic administration. However, irrational use of antibiotics significantly contributes to the rise of antimicrobial resistance. This study aimed to evaluate the rationality of antibiotic use in adult pneumonia patients at RSUD Bahteramas, Southeast Sulawesi Province, using the Gyssens method. A total of 100 hospitalized patients who met the inclusion criteria from January to December 2024 were included. Data were analyzed using the Gyssens method to assess the appropriateness of antibiotic therapy based on indication, dosage, duration, route, and timing of administration. The results showed that only 41% of antibiotic use was classified as rational (category 0), while 59% was deemed irrational (categories I–V). Levofloxacin was the most frequently used antibiotic (63%), although its use often did not align with clinical guidelines. Most patients required antibiotics for 3–4 days, consistent with recommendations for mild to moderate pneumonia. Nonetheless, inappropriate use was still observed, particularly in prolonged therapy durations and antibiotic combinations without clear indications. These findings underscore the importance of strengthening adherence to clinical guidelines and conducting regular evaluations to prevent resistance and improve treatment outcomes.
Co-Authors AA Sudharmawan, AA Afriana, Dian Agustiana, Agustiana Agustini, Dwi Nur Akib, Nur Illyyin Amaliah, Nur Syafitri Andriyani, Elfi Annisaa, Nur Ansyar, May Nurmiati Aprilia, Sitti Aisyah Apriliani, Mumut Apriyanto, Apriyanto Arba, Muh. Arba, Muhammad Arfan Arfan Armadany, Fery Indradewi Aspadiah, Vica Ayu Wandira Azis, Muh. Israwan Badia, Esti Bahrul, Hartina Bambang Bambang Berlian, Bintang Cahyaningrum, Ummul Choiriyah Chatarina Umbul Wahyuni Dewi, Pahtma Purnama Sari Dinata, Ade Sundari Erika Erika Eva, Nur Fadhliyah Malik Faisal Faisal Fatima, Nur Fildayanti, Nunung Firdayana, Sunita Fitrawan, La Ode Muhammad Fitri, Devi Yulia Fristiohady, Adryan Hafizhah, Hafizhah Halid, Nur Hatidjah Awaliyah Halik, Halik Halim, Hikma Lestari Haofu, La Ode Muhammad Hidayat Hasanah, Nur Uswatun Hasbiullah, Hasbiullah Hasine, Sri Agustin Helmia, Wa Ode Nia Hilman, Seprian Holidin, Wiwin Ilyas Y, Muhammad Ilyas Y., Muhammad Ilyas Y., Muhammad - Imran, Shintia Agrifa Ali Indalifiany, Astrid Indri Wulandari, Indri intan permata sari Irma Irma Irmawati Irmawati Irnawati Irnawati J, Jamal Qadar Jufri, Dwi Arini Juwita, Diana Kana, Febrina Kurniawati, Nur Janna L, Adryan Fristiohady. Mahmudah, Rifa’atul Malaka, Muh Hajrul Malaka, Muhammad Hajrul Marlin, Nova Marningsih, Elfi Masempo, Mustawakal Miftahul Jannah Mirawanti G, Wa Ode Mubarak Mubarak Muhammad Ilyas Yusuf Mulya, Rita Jaya Mulyana, Wa Ode Munasari, Dian Mursanti, Wa Ode Indah Arum Muslifah, Wa Ode Naari, Asnarwaty Nasrudin Newulasindo, Sri Madani Ningsih, Aprilia Surya Nirwati, Andi Nohong Nohong, Nohong Nur Hikmah Nur Illiyyin Akib Nuralifah Nuralifah, Nuralifah Nurfenti, Nurfenti Nurhikma, Nurhikma Nurlansi, Nurlansi Okwani, Yustian Pascayantri, Asniar Pratiwi, Afryanti Putra, Agus Kuniawan Putri, Olivia Dicha Qur’ani, Qur’ani R, Nurcahyani Pratiwi Rahayu, Faulia Fajar Rahman Rahman RAHMAT MULIADI, RAHMAT Rasak, Adriatman Rifa’atul Mahmudah Ringgu, Herdianawati Rosmeydar, Rosmeydar Rosnani Rosnani Rusli, Nirwati Ruslin, Ruslin Sahidin . Sahidin, Idin Salem, Sri Rahayu Saltar, Laode Saputri, Desmy Elviyanti Dwi Sari, Anita Puspita Setiawan, Laode Wawan Sida, Nurramadhani A. Siti Hajar Solo, Dian Munasari Sulsiah, Sulsiah Suryani Suryani Susanty, Sry Syamsiar, Syamsiar Tanzil, Dwi Lestari Khaulani Ulfa Ulfa Ulva, Sitti Marya W Wahyuni, W wahyuni wahyuni Wardina, Zelty Wisnianti, Dwi Wulandari, Desri Y, Muhammad Ilyas Yulianti, Sri Samrina Yuqqabad, Yuqqabad Zahra, Nurul Zulkifli Halid