(1) Background: Understanding the physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and antimicrobial
prescribing behavior is a crucial step towards designing strategies for the optimal use of …

Objectives Data from point prevalence surveys (PPSs) in India are scarce. Conducting PPSs
is especially challenging in the absence of electronic medical records, a lack of dedicated …

Background The present study was conducted to study the prevalence of HAIs in a newly
established MICU, common microorganisms causing HAIs and their antibiotic-sensitivity …

Rational prescribing of medicines is an important aspect of drug prescribing which helps in
safe and efficacious and cost-effective drug treatment for patients. WHO Prescription …

Data on Point Prevalence Surveys (PPSs) in India are limited yet. We report findings of a
PPS conducted in a core “National Antimicrobial Consumption Network site” under National …

A Point Prevalence Study of the Use of Antibiotics in Six Tertiary Care Hospitals in the
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal Page 1 KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL JOURNAL Page 351 A …

Background The emergence of antimicrobial resistance of many bacteria is a significant
drawback of antimicrobial use. A key measure to assess antimicrobial use is point …

This study assessed antimicrobial prescription at our institute to promote rational
antimicrobial use and implement customized antimicrobial stewardship programs. This study …

Background: Point prevalence survey on antibiotic use developed by WHO are already in
use in acute care hospitals around the world. The aim of this study was to collect prescribing …

Objective: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging global health issue. Resistance
occurs when bacteria, parasites, viruses or fungi are exposed to antimicrobials but not killed …