Background Surveillance of antimicrobial prescribing, in order to control the increase in
antimicrobial resistance, is recommended by the Guidelines for Antimicrobial Stewardship in …

The scope of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) surveys on community pharmacists (CPs) is
uncertain. This study examines the breadth and quality of AMS survey tools measuring the …

Introduction Antimicrobial stewardship (AS) within acute care facilities is a requirement for
Accreditation Canada's Required Organisational Practices. In order to obtain a baseline …

Specialist pharmacists have become an established feature of the antibiotic stewardship
landscape in hospitals throughout the UK over the last decade. This review examines the …

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 …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health threat, increasing deaths and
healthcare costs. Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) have been implemented to …

Antimicrobials are the most frequently prescribed drugs in long-term care facilities (LTCF).
Antibiotic stewardship programs (ASP) are coordinated interventions promoting the …

Background Despite increasing interest in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), little is known
about the related practices and perceptions of community pharmacists. Objective To develop …

Objectives Community pharmacists and their staff have the potential to contribute to
antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). However, their barriers and opportunities are not well …

Quantitative and qualitative analysis were used to ascertain practices, perceptions and
barriers about antibiotic stewardship program (ASP) in an oncology hospital in eastern India …