Impact of Antibiotic De-Escalation on Antibiotic Consumption, Length of Hospitalization, Mortality, and Cost: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• Main Authors: Abeer Alanazi (Author), Reem Almuhaya (Author), Mohammad Almohaimeed (Author), Nada Alahmari (Author), Noor Abdulrahim (Author), Marouj Basyouni (Author), Farah Althikrallah (Author), Jumanah Al Badwyi (Author), Abdulrahman Khallaf (Author), Khalid Albalawi (Author), Amal Almalki (Author), Khalid Alsaedi (Author), Fatima Bakarman (Author), Fatimah Alotaibi (Author), Mohammed Kanan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Overuse and misuse of antibiotics have led to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pose a significant threat due to adverse drug reactions, increased healthcare costs, and poor patient outcomes. Antibiotic stewardship programs, including antibiotic de-escalation, aim to optimize antibi...