Background There is a concern with the growing use of antimicrobials across countries
increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) rates. A key area within hospitals is their use for …

Abstract Background The Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group is supporting two
hospitals in Ghana to develop antimicrobial stewardship. Early intelligence gathering …

Objectives Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) represents a major indication of antibiotic
consumption worldwide. The present study aims to report the results of an enabling, long …

Background Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis guidelines are considered as important
interventional tools for antimicrobial resistance. Guideline compliance was poor across …

Importance Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) is a common indication for antibiotic
use in hospitals and is associated with high rates of inappropriateness. Objective To …

Background Despite the extensive research that has been conducted to date, practice often
differs from established guidelines and will vary between individuals and organisations. It …

Introduction: Studies exploring the appropriateness of therapeutic antibiotic use among
surgical patients are limited, particularly in developing countries. Therefore, the aim of our …

Introduction In low-income countries, Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is a common form of
hospital-acquired infection. Antibiotic prophylaxis is an effective method of preventing these …

Introduction: The preoperative phase is an important period in which to prevent surgical site
infections (SSIs). Prophylactic antibiotic use helps to reduce SSI rates, leading to reductions …

There are serious concerns with rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across countries
increasing morbidity, mortality and costs. These concerns have resulted in a plethora of …