A Microbiology Analytics Tool to Evaluate the Burden of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2024 Aug 22:316:1911-1915. doi: 10.3233/SHTI240806.

Abstract

Leveraging the capabilities of a microbiological clinical analytics tool, this study delves into quantifying the public health impact of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Focusing on eight predominant antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the study utilizes University Hospital Vienna's data to calculate the burden of antibiotic-resistant infections in disability-adjusted life years. The results highlight the potential of extended analytics tools in epidemiological research and underscore the pressing challenge of antimicrobial drug resistance.

Keywords: Momo; antimicrobial resistance; clinical microbiology analytics; disability-adjusted life years; healthcare-associated infections; secondary use of health data.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Austria
  • Bacterial Infections* / drug therapy
  • Bacterial Infections* / microbiology
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial
  • Humans
  • Quality-Adjusted Life Years

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents