Barriers to Compliance with National Guidelines Among Children Hospitalized with Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Vietnam and the Implications.

ABSTRACT: Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the leading cause of death in infants aged 1-59 months. Concurrent with this, there is a need to prescribe antibiotics wisely in Vietnam due to concerns with rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Consequently, an urgent need has arisen to treat patients according to agreed guidelines. The aim of this study was to investigate the current management of infants under five years old with CAP in Vietnam as well as identify possible obstacles to adhering to national guidelines. Methods: A mixed-method approach was used incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data analysis in a leading hospital in Vietnam, which influences others. Data from 108 pediatric patient records were collected and analyzed. Subsequently, in-depth int

SUBMITTER: Nguyen TTP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12291924 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature