Table 1 Distribution of patients and prescriptions in the three areas considered.
From: Errors and omissions in hospital prescriptions: a survey of prescription writing in a hospital
Section (n. units) | % Patients with antibiotic prescription (patients with prescription/patient observed) | Antibiotic prescriptions (n.) | n. antibiotics/patient (Mean; Standard Deviation) |
|---|---|---|---|
Medical Section (16) | 43,1 (155/360) | 221 | 1,4 ± 0,7 |
Surgical Section (18) | 34,0 (106/312) | 130 | 1,2 ± 0,4 |
Intensive Care Section (7) | 44,0 (37/84) | 57 | 1,5 ± 0,6 |
Total | 39,4 (298/756) | 408 | 1,4 ± 0,6 |