Background Antibiotic misuse is a key contributor to antimicrobial resistance and a concern
in long-term aged care facilities (LTCFs). Our objectives were to: i) summarise key indicators …

Community pharmacists recognize the need to implement antimicrobial stewardship
activities in community pharmacies. They are in a unique position to provide triage for …

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a global threat with the potential to
cause a significant healthcare burden. In 2016, the Japanese Government issued the …

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is a key prevention strategy in addressing the
global concern of increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Pharmacists are one of the …

Clinical pharmacist-driven antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) have been
successfully implemented. Although relevant guidance and several studies suggest that …

Background Antimicrobial stewardship (AS) is defined as coordinated interventions to
improve and measure the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents. However, available …

Background Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) present specific challenges for the
implementation of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes. A growing body of …

Community pharmacists recognize the need to implement antimicrobial stewardship
activities in community pharmacies. They are in a unique position to provide triage for …

Background The implementation of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions in long-
term care facilities (LTCFs) is influenced by multi-level factors (resident, organizational, and …

Objectives: Monitoring antibiotic consumption is a key component to steer antimicrobial
stewardship programs, including in nursing homes. We analyzed changes in antibiotic …