Sustaining Antimicrobial Stewardship in a High–Antibiotic Resistance Setting
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.10180
Abstract: Key Points Question Can the outcomes associated with an antimicrobial stewardship program be sustained in the long term? Findings In this cohort study, after implementation of prospective review and feedback, the use trends increased for… read more here.
Keywords: stewardship; antibiotic resistance; stewardship high; antimicrobial stewardship ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial stewardship: changing the public's behaviour
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DOI: 10.1002/psb.1576
Abstract: In January, NICE introduced its second guideline on antimicrobial stewardship (NG63), this time focusing on increasing awareness and changing behaviour in the general public. The new guideline covers the correct use of antimicrobial medicines and… read more here.
Keywords: public behaviour; changing public; stewardship changing; stewardship ... See more keywords
Trends in paediatric inpatient antibiotic therapy in a secondary care setting
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DOI: 10.1007/s00431-018-3185-z
Abstract: There is growing attention for antimicrobial stewardship in paediatrics. Currently, little is known about secondary care antibiotic practice. We analysed trends in time with respect to inpatient antibiotic use in a secondary paediatric care setting.… read more here.
Keywords: secondary care; antimicrobial stewardship; inpatient antibiotic; antibiotic use ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial stewardship in central Eastern European countries
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DOI: 10.1007/s10354-020-00807-5
Abstract: In September 2019, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized three priorities for health: e-health and the creation of a European Health Data Space to promote health data exchange; advocacy to promote vaccination and… read more here.
Keywords: stewardship central; central eastern; antimicrobial stewardship; antimicrobial resistance ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Penicillin Allergy in the Hospitalized Patient: Opportunities for Antimicrobial Stewardship
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DOI: 10.1007/s11882-017-0706-1
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewPenicillin allergy is often misdiagnosed and is associated with adverse consequences, but testing is infrequently done in the hospital setting. This article reviews historical and contemporary innovations in inpatient penicillin allergy testing and… read more here.
Keywords: antimicrobial stewardship; penicillin allergy; penicillin; evaluation penicillin ... See more keywords
Impact of a mixed educational and semi-restrictive antimicrobial stewardship project in a large teaching hospital in Northern Italy
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-017-1063-7
Abstract: AbstractBackgroundThe overuse of antimicrobials favors the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance, as well as invasive fungal diseases and Clostridium difficile infections (CDI). In this study, we assessed the impact of a mixed educational and semi-restrictive antimicrobial… read more here.
Keywords: educational semi; impact mixed; restrictive antimicrobial; semi restrictive ... See more keywords
Extending the Reach of Antimicrobial Stewardship to Pediatric Patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s40121-022-00590-3
Abstract: Guidance for developing and implementing antimicrobial stewardship programs for children is lacking. This review article describes unique considerations for planning antimicrobial management of children that may impact stewardship strategies. A variety of methods and training… read more here.
Keywords: extending reach; stewardship; pediatric patients; reach antimicrobial ... See more keywords
Impact of Successful Implementation of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.04.015
Abstract: BACKGROUND Antimicrobial stewardship in any setting is vital to organizational performance measures, as well as to meeting National Patient Safety Goals. Antimicrobial resistance causes about 23,000 deaths per year and about 250,000 cases of hospital-onset… read more here.
Keywords: inpatient rehabilitation; successful implementation; antimicrobial stewardship;
Antimicrobial stewardship impact on Pseudomonas aeruginosa susceptibility to meropenem at a tertiary pediatric institution.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.05.001
Abstract: An antimicrobial stewardship program was implemented throughout 2012 at a tertiary pediatric institution with guideline development preceding prospective audit and feedback starting in 2013. Meropenem use decreased over 62% during the next 5 years. Non-cystic… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric institution; pseudomonas aeruginosa; tertiary pediatric; susceptibility meropenem ... See more keywords
Paediatric nurses', children's and parents' adherence to infection prevention and control and knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.11.025
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Infection prevention and control precautions help to decrease microbial transmission, and through the appropriate use of antibiotics, Antimicrobial Stewardship programs aim to decrease the prevalence and emergence of Antimicrobial Resistance. METHODS A systematic review… read more here.
Keywords: infection prevention; antimicrobial stewardship; control; infection ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Optimal Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections in Outpatient Clinics at an Academic Medical Center: Opportunities for Antimicrobial Stewardship.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.07.005
Abstract: Outpatient empiric urinary tract infection (UTI) prescribing is an area of interest for antimicrobial stewardship efforts. We conducted a retrospective chart review evaluating optimal antibiotic prescribing for UTIs in our internal medicine and urology clinics… read more here.
Keywords: treatment urinary; urinary tract; evaluation optimal; optimal treatment ... See more keywords