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Table 2 Comparison between PAP administration and correct indication in pre- and post-intervention period

From: Effects of an antimicrobial stewardship intervention on perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in pediatrics

 

Pre-intervention (n = 394)

Post-intervention (n = 372)

p-value

Administration of PAP

 Yes

184 (46.7%)

153 (41.1%)

0.12

 No

210 (53.3%)

219 (58.9%)

0.12

Correct indication for PAPa

n = 184

n = 153

 

 Yes

152 (82.6%)

132 (86.3%)

0.4

 No

32 (17.4%)

21 (13.7%)

0.4

  1. aIndication for PAP is calculated only for patients who received PAP (184 in pre-inteverntion and 153 in post-). Indication for PAP is considered correct when it follows the guidelines’ recommendations