Table 2 Changes in the rate of appropriate aminoglycoside use before and after intervention
From: Impact of pharmacist-led aminoglycoside stewardship: a 10-year observational study
|  | Before intervention N = 123 | After intervention N = 140 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Required items for aminoglycoside administration | |||
Renal function is assessed | 115 (93%) | 139 (99%) | 0.01 |
Body weight is measured | 100 (81%) | 139 (99%) | < 0.01 |
Appropriateness for the infection site and causative pathogen | |||
Recommended | 43 (35%) | 59 (42%) | 0.26 |
Optional | 53 (43%) | 63 (45%) | 0.80 |
Not recommended | 27 (22%) | 18 (13%) | 0.07 |
Other appropriate use criteria | |||
Initial dosage is appropriate | 91 (74%) | 127 (91%) | < 0.01 |
Duration of use is appropriate | 114 (93%) | 133 (95%) | 0.45 |
Meets all criteria for appropriateness | 60 (49%) | 115 (82%) | < 0.01 |