The Role of Adult Vaccines as Part of Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health concern, causing an estimated 700,000 deaths annually. Although immunisation has been shown to significantly reduce AMR, the role of vaccines as part of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) practices is often overlooked.

Objective

To identify and examine the available literature on the role of vaccines as part of AMS practices.

Method

A scoping review was conducted in the following databases: MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, CCRCT, IPA, and WoS, along with grey literature sources. The review was conducted using the JBI Methodology for Scoping Reviews and reported in line with the PRISMA-SCr checklist.

Results

Among the 1711 records identified, 34 met the inclusion criteria; 8 discussed only the

SUBMITTER: Williams CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10525636 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature