Hospital adoption of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in Gulf Cooperation Council countries: A review of existing evidence

Saleh Alghamdi, Nada Atef Shebl, Zoe Aslanpour, Atef Shibl, Ilhem Berrou

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Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance is increasing at an alarming rate in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) owing to the overuse and misuse of antimicrobials. Novel and rare multidrug-resistant strains can spread globally since the region is host to the largest expatriate population in the world as well as a pilgrimage destination for more than 4 million people annually. Adoption of antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) could improve the use of antimicrobials and reduce antimicrobial resistance in the region. However, despite the established benefits of these interventions, little is known about the level of their adoption in the region and the impact of these programmes on antimicrobial use and resistance. This study aimed to review existing evidence on the level of adoption of ASPs, the facilitators and barriers to their adoption, and outcomes of their adoption in GCC hospitals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)196-209
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
Volume15
Early online date30 Jul 2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2018

Keywords

  • ASP
  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • Antimicrobial stewardship programme
  • Gulf Cooperation Council
  • Hospital

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