Drivers of broad-spectrum antibiotic overuse across diverse hospital contexts—A qualitative study of prescribers in the UK, Sri Lanka and South Africa
Antimicrobial stewardship programs focus on reducing overuse of broad-spectrum
antibiotics (BSAs), primarily through interventions to change prescribing behavior. This study …
antibiotics (BSAs), primarily through interventions to change prescribing behavior. This study …
[HTML][HTML] Prioritizing research areas for antibiotic stewardship programmes in hospitals: a behavioural perspective consensus paper
M Rzewuska, E Charani, JE Clarkson, PG Davey… - Clinical Microbiology …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Scope Antibiotic stewardship programmes (ASPs) are necessary in hospitals to
improve the judicious use of antibiotics. While ASPs require complex change of key …
improve the judicious use of antibiotics. While ASPs require complex change of key …
The drivers of antimicrobial use across institutions, stakeholders and economic settings: a paradigm shift is required for effective optimization
Objectives Significant antimicrobial overuse persists worldwide, despite overwhelming
evidence of antimicrobial resistance and knowledge that optimization of antimicrobial use …
evidence of antimicrobial resistance and knowledge that optimization of antimicrobial use …
Evaluating hospital performance in antibiotic stewardship to guide action at national and local levels in a lower-middle income setting
J McKnight, M Maina, M Zosi, G Kimemia… - Global health …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Background Inappropriate use of antibiotics can lead to the development of resistant
pathogens. Ensuring proper use of these important drugs in all healthcare facilities is …
pathogens. Ensuring proper use of these important drugs in all healthcare facilities is …
A systematic review of national interventions and policies to optimize antibiotic use in healthcare settings in England
Objectives To identify and assess the effectiveness of national antibiotic optimization
interventions in primary and secondary care in England (2013–2022). Methods A systematic …
interventions in primary and secondary care in England (2013–2022). Methods A systematic …
What role do pharmacists play in mediating antibiotic use in hospitals? A qualitative study
Objective To understand Australian hospital pharmacists' accounts of antibiotic use, and the
potential role of pharmacy in antibiotic optimisation within a tertiary hospital setting. Design …
potential role of pharmacy in antibiotic optimisation within a tertiary hospital setting. Design …
Antibiotic overuse in the primary health care setting: a secondary data analysis of standardised patient studies from India, China and Kenya
Introduction Determining whether antibiotic prescriptions are inappropriate requires
knowledge of patients' underlying conditions. In low-income and middle-income countries …
knowledge of patients' underlying conditions. In low-income and middle-income countries …
Optimizing antibiotic usage in hospitals: a qualitative study of the perspectives of hospital managers
Background Antibiotic optimization in hospitals is an increasingly critical priority in the
context of proliferating resistance. Despite the emphasis on doctors, optimizing antibiotic use …
context of proliferating resistance. Despite the emphasis on doctors, optimizing antibiotic use …
Opportunities and challenges to improving antibiotic prescribing practices through a One Health approach: Results of a comparative survey of doctors, dentists and …
Objectives To explore and compare the knowledge, attitudes and experiences of doctors,
dentists and veterinarians (as prescribers) in relation to antibiotic use and antibiotic …
dentists and veterinarians (as prescribers) in relation to antibiotic use and antibiotic …
A point prevalence survey of antibiotic prescriptions: benchmarking and patterns of use
MA Aldeyab, MP Kearney, JC McElnay… - British journal of …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS SUBJECT• Inappropriate antimicrobial use has
been associated with increased morbidity and hospital costs.• Antibiotic policies aim to …
been associated with increased morbidity and hospital costs.• Antibiotic policies aim to …