Abstract
This article about the research project presents a thorough examination of antibiotic prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship in 2019 and 2020, concentrating on the period preceding and during the COVID-19 pandemic. It encompasses three phases: a systematic literature review, a retrospective analysis of medical records, and a prospective survey study. The literature review assesses trends in antimicrobial stewardship within acute care settings, analysing articles from a variety of databases. The retrospective study investigates patient demographics, antibiotic utilisation, and adherence to the "Five Rights of Antibiotic Safety" in a secondary care environment. The concluding phase surveys healthcare professionals' attitudes towards antibiotic prescribing and stewardship amidst the pandemic. This multi-faceted approach offers valuable insights into antibiotic practices during a crucial time in healthcare.
| Original language | English |
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| Type | Results |
| Publisher | Octopus |
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| Publication status | Published - 8 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- antibiotics
- antibiotic prescribing
- antimicrobial resistance
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Acute care setting
- hospitals
- respiratory infections
- Three phase
- research methodologies
- Quantitative results
- retrospective analysis
- Medical Records Review
- Public health
- Global Health
- antimicrobial
- Antibiotic safety
- Antibiotic review
- antibiotic utilitsation