This review identifies evidence on supply-side interventions to change the practices of
antibiotic prescribers and gatekeepers in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). A total …

Despite current antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) being advocated by infectious
disease specialists and discussed by national and international policy makers, ASPs …

Background Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis guidelines are considered as important
interventional tools for antimicrobial resistance. Guideline compliance was poor across …

Background Despite the extensive research that has been conducted to date, practice often
differs from established guidelines and will vary between individuals and organisations. It …

The current review aims to investigate the barriers to and facilitators of the adherence to
clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region …

Context: Inappropriate antimicrobial use increases the incidence of drug resistance, drug
toxicity and superinfections, thereby increasing the healthcare costs. Various approaches for …

Antibiotic prophylaxis is used to decrease the bacterial load in the wound to assist the
natural host defenses in preventing the occurrence of surgical site infections. The present …

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a frequent cause of morbidity following surgical
procedures. Gram-positive cocci, particularly staphylococci, cause many of these infections …

Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSI) can be as high in gynecology and obstetrics
surgeries compared to other areas. Antimicrobial prophylaxis is an effective tool in the …

The aims of the present study were to:(1) assess surgical site infection (SSI) incidence in a
cohort of surgical patients and (2) estimate the compliance with national guidelines for …