Impact of antimicrobial stewardship interventions to improve antibiotic prescribing for hospital inpatients in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
L Siachalinga, W Mufwambi, IH Lee - Journal of Hospital Infection, 2022 - Elsevier
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions to improve antibiotic use are being
implemented in Africa, but their impact is not fully known. The aim of this review was to …
implemented in Africa, but their impact is not fully known. The aim of this review was to …
A Systematic Review of Pharmacist‐Led Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Sub‐Saharan Africa
PA Otieno, S Campbell, S Maley… - … Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background. The misuse of antibiotics contributes significantly to antimicrobial resistance
(AMR). Higher treatment costs, longer hospital stays, and clinical failure can all result from …
(AMR). Higher treatment costs, longer hospital stays, and clinical failure can all result from …
Ongoing efforts to improve antimicrobial utilization in hospitals among African countries and implications for the future
There are serious concerns with rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across countries
increasing morbidity, mortality and costs. These concerns have resulted in a plethora of …
increasing morbidity, mortality and costs. These concerns have resulted in a plethora of …
Empowering low-and middle-income countries to combat AMR by minimal use of antibiotics: A way forward
M Kanan, M Ramadan, H Haif, B Abdullah, J Mubarak… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antibiotic overuse poses a critical global health concern, especially in low-and middle-
income countries (LMICs) where access to quality healthcare and effective regulatory …
income countries (LMICs) where access to quality healthcare and effective regulatory …
Current antibiotic use among hospitals in the sub-Saharan Africa region; findings and implications
Background The rapid rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) globally, impacting on
morbidity, mortality and costs with sub-Saharan African countries reporting the greatest …
morbidity, mortality and costs with sub-Saharan African countries reporting the greatest …
Evaluation of healthcare students' knowledge on antibiotic use, antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship programs and associated factors in a tertiary …
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health problem globally, and Ghana is no
exception. Good knowledge regarding antibiotic use, AMR, and the concept of antimicrobial …
exception. Good knowledge regarding antibiotic use, AMR, and the concept of antimicrobial …
[HTML][HTML] Surveillance strategies using routine microbiology for antimicrobial resistance in low-and middle-income countries
Background Routine microbiology results are a valuable source of antimicrobial resistance
(AMR) surveillance data in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) as well as in high …
(AMR) surveillance data in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) as well as in high …
Point prevalence survey of antimicrobial use during the COVID-19 pandemic among different hospitals in Pakistan: Findings and implications
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced antimicrobial use in hospitals, raising
concerns regarding increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through their overuse. The …
concerns regarding increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through their overuse. The …
Ongoing strategies to improve antimicrobial utilization in hospitals across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Findings and implications
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing global concern, increasing costs, morbidity,
and mortality. National action plans (NAPs) to minimize AMR are one of several global and …
and mortality. National action plans (NAPs) to minimize AMR are one of several global and …
Understanding of pharmacy students towards antibiotic use, antibiotic resistance and antibiotic stewardship programs: a cross-sectional study from Punjab, Pakistan
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a significant issue for public health globally. An adequate
understanding of ABR and the approaches used to tackle ABR, including antibiotic …
understanding of ABR and the approaches used to tackle ABR, including antibiotic …