Antimicrobial Stewardship in Healthcare: Exploring the Role of Nurses in Promoting Change, Identifying Barrier Elements and Facilitators-A Meta-Synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) involves a coordinated set of actions aimed at promoting the appropriate use of antibiotics within healthcare settings. This systematic review of qualitative studies assessed nurses' knowledge and perceptions of the barriers and facilitators that impact their involvement in AMS programs.

Methods

This meta-synthesis followed the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for systematic reviews of qualitative evidence. Relevant studies published between 2018 and 2023 were identified through searches on PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar. The studies were critically appraised using the CASP checklist, with 19 articles meeting the inclusion criteria from five continents.

Results

Six recurring themes emerged from the an

SUBMITTER: Bonacaro A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11544781 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature