Introduction: The aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobial
stewardship (AMS) programmes in the pediatric population in improving clinical outcomes …

Background: Antibiotics remain the most prescribed medicine in children worldwide, but half
of the prescriptions are unnecessary or inappropriate, leading to an increase in antibiotic …

The relationship between suboptimal use of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance has
become increasingly clear. Despite significant international effort aimed at reducing …

Abstract Purpose of Review We aim to systematically review the literature on the
effectiveness of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) and antimicrobial …

Background Antibiotics are the most common medicines prescribed to children in hospitals
and the community, with a high proportion of potentially inappropriate use. Antibiotic misuse …

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP s) are an effective strategy for improving the
quality and safety of antimicrobial prescribing for hospitalized patients. Pediatric ASP s are …

Background Antibiotics are among the drugs most commonly prescribed to children in
hospitals and communities. Unfortunately, a great number of these prescriptions are …

Background The clinical and economic outcomes associated with pediatric antimicrobial
stewardship programs (ASPs) and other supplemental antimicrobial stewardship (AS) …

Summary The United Nations and the World Health Organization have designated
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a major health priority and developed action plans to …

Although antimicrobials are commonly used in children, it is important to remember that they
can have a profound impact on this unique patient population. Inadvertent consequences of …