Barriers, facilitators, perceptions and impact of interventions in implementing antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals of low-middle and middle countries: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are pivotal components of the World Health Organization's Global Action Plan to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). ASPs advocate rational antibiotic usage to enhance patient-centered outcomes. However, existing evidence on ASPs and their determinants is largely limited to well-equipped hospitals in high-income nations.

Objective

This scoping review aimed to examine the current state of hospital-based ASPs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), shedding light on barriers, facilitators, prescribers' perceptions and practices, and the impact of ASP interventions.

Design

Scoping review on ASP.

Methods

Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, we conducted electronic database searches on PubMed, Scopus, and Google

SUBMITTER: Harun MGD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10804809 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature