Ground level utility of Access, Watch, Reserve classification: Insights from a tertiary care center in North India

Author:

Negi Gunjita,KB Arjun,Panda Prasan Kumar

Abstract

BACKGROUND The overuse and misuse of antimicrobials contribute significantly to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is a global public health concern. India has particularly high rates of AMR, posing a threat to effective treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) Access, Watch, Reserve (AWaRe) classification system was introduced to address this issue and guide appropriate antibiotic prescribing. However, there is a lack of studies examining the prescribing patterns of antimicrobials using the AWaRe classification, especially in North India. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prescribing patterns of antimicrobials using the WHO AWaRe classification in a tertiary care centre in North India. AIM To study the prescribing patterns of antimicrobials using WHO AWaRe classification through a cross-sectional study in All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh. METHODS A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2022 to August 2022 at a tertiary care hospital. Prescriptions containing at least one antimicrobial were included in the study. Data on prescriptions, including patient demographics, departments, types of antimicrobials prescribed, and duration of treatment, were collected. A questionnaire-based survey was also conducted to assess the knowledge and practices of prescribing doctors regarding the utility of AWaRe classification. RESULTS The study involved a total of 123 patients, each of whom received at least one antimicrobial prescription. Most prescriptions were for inpatients, evenly distributed between Medicine (Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Dermatology) and Surgical departments (General surgery and specialties, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynecology). Metronidazole and ceftriaxone were the most prescribed antibiotics. According to the AWaRe classification, 57.61% of antibiotics fell under the Access category, 38.27% in Watch, and 4.11% in Reserve. Most Access antibiotics were prescribed within the Medicine department, and the same department also exhibited a higher frequency of Watch antibiotics prescriptions. The questionnaire survey showed that only a third of participants were aware of the AWaRe classification, and there was a lack of knowledge regarding AMR and the potential impact of AWaRe usage. CONCLUSION This study highlights the need for better antimicrobial prescribing practices and increased awareness of the WHO AWaRe classification and AMR among healthcare professionals. The findings indicate a high proportion of prescriptions falling under the Access category, suggesting appropriate antibiotic selection. However, there is a significant difference between the WHO Defined Daily Dose and the prescribed daily dose in the analysed prescriptions suggesting overuse and underuse of antibiotics. There is room for improvement and educational interventions and antimicrobial stewardship programs should be implemented to enhance knowledge and adherence to guidelines, ultimately contributing to the containment of AMR.

Publisher

Baishideng Publishing Group Inc.

Subject

Internal Medicine

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