This study analyzed the use pattern of imipenem following the restructuring of the antimicrobial audit system at a University Hospital. It was an observational study before and after the restructuring of the antimicrobial audit system in a University Hospital from May to August and then from September to December 2006. The criteria of the rational use of imipenem were obtained from a non-systematic revision of the literature. The collection of data on the general characteristics and clinical state of the patient, the infection and the established therapy was carried out in a previously tested instrument. Data was recorded, revised and analyzed in a database built with the software SPSS® for Windows® PC, version 10.0. The statistical analysis had a descriptive character: frequencies, mean, median and standard deviation. No differences were encountered in relation to the appropriate indication, consumption and clinical outcomes of patients. However, there was a reduction of 4 to 1 (75.0%) in the number of associations with spectrum superposition and an increase of 4 to 8 (50.0%) in the change of therapy. The restructuring of the antimicrobial audit system in the studied hospital did not reflect significantly the increase of the appropriate indication of imipenem. It contributed, however, to the reduction of the inappropriate associations of this antibiotic and to changes of therapy, without, however, compromising the quality of services rendered to patients.
A epidemia da aids é considerada um fenômeno de largas proporções e, por seu caráter pandêmico e gravidade, representa um grande problema de saúde pública, carecendo de políticas públicas mais humanizadas e eficientes. A Psicologia, ao considerar a subjetividade e os princípios éticos relacionados aos direitos humanos, configura-se como agente fundamental na elaboração de políticas públicas efetivas no contexto da aids. Este estudo intenta levantar uma discussão sobre a inserção da Psicologia neste campo e o que pode ser feito no sentido de promover uma reflexão por parte dos(as) psicólogos(as) sobre suas práticas, viabilizando novos olhares e intervenções. Para tanto, foi realizada uma revisão teórica não-sistemática sobre a temática. A partir disso, concluiu-se que a Psicologia pode desempenhar relevante papel na elaboração e execução de políticas públicas em HIV/aids e atuar para além de uma prática assistencial, que colabore para a promoção dos direitos humanos e o exercício da cidadania.
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