TY - JOUR
T1 - Longitudinal trends of and factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for non-bacterial acute respiratory tract infection in Japan
T2 - A retrospective claims database study, 2012-2017
AU - Kimura, Yuki
AU - Fukuda, Haruhisa
AU - Hayakawa, Kayoko
AU - Ide, Satoshi
AU - Ota, Masayuki
AU - Saito, Sho
AU - Ishikane, Masahiro
AU - Kusama, Yoshiki
AU - Matsunaga, Nobuaki
AU - Ohmagari, Norio
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 Kimura et al.
PY - 2019/10/1
Y1 - 2019/10/1
N2 - Background Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is a cause of antimicrobial resistance. Acute Respiratory Tract Infections (ARTI) are common diseases for those antibiotics are most likely prescribed in outpatient setting. Objectives To clarify factors associated with antibiotic prescribing for non-bacterial acute respiratory tract infections (NB-ARTI) and identify targets for reducing inappropriate prescribing for NBARTI in Japan. Methods We conducted a retrospective, observational study using longitudinal claims data between April 2012 and June 2017. We assessed the rate of and factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in outpatient settings for all NB-ARTI consultations included in the database. Results The mean monthly antibiotic prescribing rate per 100 NB-ARTI consultations during the study period was 31.65. The monthly antibiotic prescribing rate per 100 NB-ARTI consultations decreased by 19.2% from April 2012 to June 2017. Adolescents (13-18 years) and adults of working age (19-29 and 30-39 years) were more likely prescribed antibiotics compared with elderly patients . 60 years (aOR: 1.493 [95%CI: 1.482-1.503], 1.585 [95%CI: 1.575-1.595], and 1.507 [95%CI: 1.498-1.516], respectively). Outpatient clinics registered as internal medicine or ear, nose, and throat specialty were more likely to prescribe antibiotics than those of paediatric specialty or other specialties. Among health facility type, clinics without beds (aOR 2.123 [95%CI: 2.113-2.133]) and clinics with beds (aOR: 1.752 [95%CI: 1.7371-1.767]) prescribed significantly more antibiotics for NB-ARTI than outpatient departments inside general hospitals. Conclusions Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for NB-ARTI is common in Japan. Although the antibiotic prescribing rate has decreased, further interventions are required to promote antimicrobial stewardship (ASP). Education and awareness for adults and promotion of ASP among physicians in clinics without beds are key drivers to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in Japan.
AB - Background Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is a cause of antimicrobial resistance. Acute Respiratory Tract Infections (ARTI) are common diseases for those antibiotics are most likely prescribed in outpatient setting. Objectives To clarify factors associated with antibiotic prescribing for non-bacterial acute respiratory tract infections (NB-ARTI) and identify targets for reducing inappropriate prescribing for NBARTI in Japan. Methods We conducted a retrospective, observational study using longitudinal claims data between April 2012 and June 2017. We assessed the rate of and factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in outpatient settings for all NB-ARTI consultations included in the database. Results The mean monthly antibiotic prescribing rate per 100 NB-ARTI consultations during the study period was 31.65. The monthly antibiotic prescribing rate per 100 NB-ARTI consultations decreased by 19.2% from April 2012 to June 2017. Adolescents (13-18 years) and adults of working age (19-29 and 30-39 years) were more likely prescribed antibiotics compared with elderly patients . 60 years (aOR: 1.493 [95%CI: 1.482-1.503], 1.585 [95%CI: 1.575-1.595], and 1.507 [95%CI: 1.498-1.516], respectively). Outpatient clinics registered as internal medicine or ear, nose, and throat specialty were more likely to prescribe antibiotics than those of paediatric specialty or other specialties. Among health facility type, clinics without beds (aOR 2.123 [95%CI: 2.113-2.133]) and clinics with beds (aOR: 1.752 [95%CI: 1.7371-1.767]) prescribed significantly more antibiotics for NB-ARTI than outpatient departments inside general hospitals. Conclusions Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for NB-ARTI is common in Japan. Although the antibiotic prescribing rate has decreased, further interventions are required to promote antimicrobial stewardship (ASP). Education and awareness for adults and promotion of ASP among physicians in clinics without beds are key drivers to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in Japan.
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U2 - 10.1371/journal.pone.0223835
DO - 10.1371/journal.pone.0223835
M3 - Review article
C2 - 31618258
AN - SCOPUS:85073434149
SN - 1932-6203
VL - 14
JO - PloS one
JF - PloS one
IS - 10
M1 - e0223835
ER -