In the multimodal strategy context, to implement healthcare-associated infection prevention,
bundles are one of the most commonly used methods to adapt guidelines in the local …

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common healthcare-associated infections that
occur among surgical patients. Surgical site infections result in longer hospital stays …

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common cause of healthcare-
associated infections in surgical patients. Many SSIs may be preventable if simple measures …

Methods An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out on all surgical interventions in
the general surgery and gynecology and obstetrics services during the year 2019 …

Background This study aimed to assess the role of community pharmacists and their
perception toward antimicrobial stewardship, in addition to identifying factors influencing …

Methods: In the initial phase of our systematic review, we conducted a thorough search of
electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library, up to …

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is a crucial tool for rationalizing the use of
antimicrobial agents and reducing the burden of antimicrobial resistance. We aimed to …

Studies on prophylactic antibiotics and surgical site infection have been widely carried out
by researchers, with various focuses and approaches. However, still more needs to be done …

Methods: We conducted a prospective quasi-experimental study at a major tertiary hospital
in the United Arab Emirates. Using standardized World Health Organization's methodology …

SummaRY Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSIs) can increase mortality and morbidity
in patients after surgery. Antibiotic prophylaxis is an effective measure to prevent SSIs, but …