A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON EVALUATION OF RATIONAL USE OF ANTIBIOTICS, OUTCOME AND IMPACT OF PATIENT EDUCATION ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PNEUMONIA PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL: A PILOT STUDY.

Abstract

Background: Pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is commonly treated with antibiotics. Irrational antibiotic use contributes to antimicrobial resistance, prolonged hospitalization, increased healthcare costs, and poor clinical outcomes. Clinical pharmacist–led patient education may improve medication adherence, knowledge, and quality of life among hospitalized pneumonia patients.