A Review of Quality Measures for Assessing the Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Hospitals

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Mary Richard Akpan (Συγγραφέας), Raheelah Ahmad (Συγγραφέας), Nada Atef Shebl (Συγγραφέας), Diane Ashiru-Oredope (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: MDPI AG, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Θέματα: article
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The growing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has led to calls for antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) to control antibiotic use in healthcare settings. Key strategies include prospective audit with feedback and intervention, and formulary restriction and preauthorization. Education, gu...