ArticleSouthern African journal of infectious diseases2026
Prescription precision: Evaluating antimicrobial prescription practices in paediatric and neonatal inpatients.
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Background: There are limited data on antimicrobial prescribing quality in paediatric wards in African hospitals. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the quality of antimicrobial prescribing. Method: We conducted weekly point prevalence surveys (PPSs) (15 March 2025 - 05 April 2025), assessing antimicrobial use and prescribing quality in neonatal and paediatric medical wards at Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa. Inpatients with active antimicrobial prescriptions at 08:00 on PPS days were included, collecting data on demographics, antimicrobials, prescription quality and time to administration (hangtime) using electronic surveys. Results: We reviewed 842 prescription charts, of which 237 (28.1%) included antimicrobial agents (23.3% neonates vs 34.4% paediatric patients; Conclusion: Antimicrobial prescribing in these neonatal and paediatric wards showed frequent use of broad-spectrum agents, delayed administration and incomplete documentation. Contribution: The findings highlight the need for improved stewardship practices to promote timely, appropriate and well-documented antimicrobial use.
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