|
Pharmacist (N = 55)
|
NP (N = 102)
|
P value
|
---|
Intervention, n (%)
|
7 (13)*
|
17 (17)*
| |
Appropriate
|
6 (86)
|
7 (41)
|
0.0778∋
|
Inappropriate
|
1 (14)a
|
10 (59)a,e
| |
No Intervention, n (%)
|
48 (87)*
|
85 (83)*
| |
Appropriate
|
22 (46)b
|
37(44)b
|
0.797∋
|
Inappropriate
|
26 (54)c,d,e
|
48 (56)c,d
| |
- *Percentage based on total patients per arm
- ∋Chi-square was used to assess association between variables, if cell count was less than 5 in 25% of the cells Fischer’s exact test was used
- aAsymptomatic bacteriuria
- bNo change in therapy needed
- cNo follow up call or letter upon final negative or mixed flora urine culture
- dContinuation of antibiotic despite asymptomatic bacteriuria
- eInappropriate frequency or choice based on indication