EVALUASI RASIONALITAS PENGGUNAAN ANTIBIOTIK PADA PASIEN DEMAM TIFOID RAWAT INAP DI RUMAH SAKIT A DI JEMBER

Melati, Intania Citra (2024) EVALUASI RASIONALITAS PENGGUNAAN ANTIBIOTIK PADA PASIEN DEMAM TIFOID RAWAT INAP DI RUMAH SAKIT A DI JEMBER. Other thesis, Universitas dr. SOEBANDI.

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Abstract

Background:Typhoid fever remains a significant public health concern in Indonesia, caused by the gram-negative bacterium Salmonella Typhi. This disease manifests symptoms such as fever, headache, and diarrhea. Rational antibiotic use is crucial in treating typhoid fever to prevent bacterial resistance and adverse effects.Objective: To determine the characteristics and evaluate the rationality of antibiotic use in typhoid fever patients. Methods:This research employs a non-experimental design with retrospective data collection and descriptive analysis.The study utilizes a qualitative descriptive approach, providing a numerical representation of the situation from data collection to results. Total sampling technique is applied by describing the medical records of typhoid fever patients in the inpatient ward. Results:The results indicate that male patients are more frequently affected by typhoid fever compared to females, predominantly within the age range of 12-25 years. Patients receive antibiotic therapy based on their symptoms.Conclusion:This study concludes that the majority of typhoid fever patients at A Hospital received rational antibiotic therapy, with third-generation cephalosporins being the most commonly used antibiotics.

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