Abstract
This research examines antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and antibiotic prescribing in a UK NHS Foundation Trust before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the impact of the pandemic on AMR and AMS practices using a systematic literature review, retrospective medical records analysis, and a prospective survey. Key findings include shifts in antimicrobial use, prescribing patterns, and healthcare professionals' attitudes towards AMS. This study highlights the challenges and adaptations in AMS during a global health crisis, offering valuable insights for healthcare systems worldwide. It highlights the need for continued vigilance and innovation in AMS to combat AMR effectively, particularly during pandemics.
Original language | English |
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Type | Analysis |
Publisher | Octopus |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- analysis
- comparative analysis
- Comparative Study
- Antibiotic Prescribing
- Antimicrobial stewardship competencies
- antimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
- Antimicrobial stewardship programme
- Antimicrobial Stewardship/methods
- antimicrobial
- antimicrobial agents
- antimicrobial efficacy
- Antimicrobial Classification
- antimicrobial resistance
- Microbiology
- COVID19
- COVID19 pneumonia
- Covid 19 pandemic
- COVID-19
- acute care
- Secondary Care
- hospitals
- Public Health
- Global Health