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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 A.A. Ketut Agung Cahyawan W Achmad Fuad Hafid Agustiana, Agustiana Akib, Nurhijrianti Amalia, Afriani Amina, Amina Arba, Muhammad Ardiyanti Ardiyanti Ari Sartinah, Ari Armadhani, Fery Indradewi Aspadiah, Vica Aty Widyawaruyanti Azzahra, Dhealfa Azzahrah, Ana Aprilia Baane, Wa Basri, Lade Aburifal Chatarina Umbul Wahyuni Fadhliyah Malik Fristiohady, Adryan Halik, Halik Hamuni, Muhammad Farid Hanari, Hanari Hariati Lestari Hasnawati Hasnawati HM, Nurhayani Husnaeni, Husnaeni Husniati Husniati, Husniati Imran Imran Indahyani, Rezki Indalifiany, Astrid Irnawati Irnawati Jabbar, Asriullah Karangan, Refky Caesar Kasmawati, Henny L, Adryan Fristiohady. Listy Handayani Mahfuz, Muhammad Mahmudah, Rifa’atul Malaka, Muhammad Hajrul Mallarangeng, Andi Nafisah Tendri Adjeng Marchelda, Theyuci Mardikasari, Sandra Aulia Mubarak Mubarak Nasrudin Negoro, Wianda Puspo Nurhasana, N Nurul Karina, Nurul Pascayantri, Asniar Putri Patricia Putri, Natalia Christiani RAHMAT MULIADI, RAHMAT Rifa'atul Mahmudah Rifaldi, Aimar Rini Hamsidi Ritonga, Halimatussadiyah Rivai, Talitha Nayla Shabira Rizki, Annisa Ruslin, Ruslin Sabarudin Sabarudin Sabarudin Sabarudin Sahidin . Saputra, Muhammad Juharisman Saputri, Wanda Januarty Sari, Annisa Purnama Sida, Nurramadhani A. Silondae, Andini Risky Khaerunnisa Siti Nurfadilah H Solo, Dian Munasari Suci Wahyuni Sugireng, Sugireng Sukma, Tsaqila Aulia SURYANI Suryani Suryani Syamsiar, Syamsiar Tasnim Tasnim Utami, Andi Rafita Ayu Risky W Wahyuni, W wahyuni wahyuni Waode, Nurul Wiwied Ekasari Wulandari, Inten Widuri Y, Muhammad Ilyas Yamin, Y Zubaydah, Wa Ode Sitti Zubaydah, Wa Ode Sitti