ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMMES IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN LAGOS STATE: A NEEDS ASSESSMENT.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2021.02.034
Abstract: BACKGROUND Optimizing the use of antibiotics in healthcare settings through stewardship programmes is critical to effectively treat infections, protect patients from harms caused by unnecessary antibiotic use, and combat antibiotic resistance. This needs assessment was… read more here.
Keywords: lagos state; facilities lagos; stewardship programmes; healthcare facilities ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in neonatology: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-318026
Abstract: Introduction Antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) are recommended to improve antibiotic use in healthcare and reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Our aim was to investigate the effectiveness of ASPs in reducing antibiotic consumption, use of broad-spectrum/restricted antibiotics,… read more here.
Keywords: use; neonatology; antimicrobial stewardship; stewardship programmes ... See more keywords
Characteristics of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in hospitals of Uganda
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268032
Abstract: While interest in antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) is growing in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), there is a paucity of information on their adoption or implementation in Africa, particularly Uganda. The study assessed the… read more here.
Keywords: stewardship; stewardship programmes; antimicrobial stewardship; study ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes in Saudi Hospitals: Evidence from a National Survey
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10020193
Abstract: Saudi hospitals and healthcare facilities are facing increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance and the emergence of new multi-drug resistant strains. This is placing an unprecedented threat to successful treatments and outcomes of patients accessing those… read more here.
Keywords: implementation; survey; saudi hospitals; antimicrobial stewardship ... See more keywords
Cross-Sectional Survey on the Current Role of Clinical Pharmacists among Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes in Catalonia: Much Ado about Nothing
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12040717
Abstract: Background. Antimicrobial resistance killed 1.27 million people in 2019, so urgent actions are desperately needed. Antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) are essential to optimize antimicrobial use. The objective was to acknowledge the current role of clinical… read more here.
Keywords: clinical pharmacists; role clinical; current role; survey ... See more keywords