Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions to Combat Antibiotic Resistance: an Update on Targeted Strategies
- 31 August 2019
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Current Infectious Disease Reports
- Vol. 21 (10) , 33
Abstract
Overutilization of antimicrobials is a known contributor to the development of antimicrobial resistance, which is a threat to global health. The goal of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) is to implement targeted interventions to reduce inappropriate antimicrobial prescribing and prevent development of antimicrobial resistance. We aim to review recently published literature focused on five categories of ASP interventions that have demonstrated success in optimizing appropriate antimicrobial use, improving patient outcomes, and fighting antimicrobial resistance.Keywords
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