Towards a global definition of responsible antibiotic use: results of an international multidisciplinary consensus procedure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conducted as part of the Driving Reinvestment in Research and Development and Responsible Antibiotic Use (DRIVE-AB) project, this study aimed to identify key elements for a global definition of responsible antibiotic use based on diverse stakeholder input.

Methods

A three-step RAND-modified Delphi method was applied. First, a systematic review of antibiotic stewardship literature and relevant organization web sites identified definitions and synonyms of responsible use. Identified elements of definitions were presented by questionnaire to a multidisciplinary international stakeholder panel for appraisal of their relevance. Finally, questionnaire results were discussed in a consensus meeting.

Results

The systematic review and the web site search identified 1

SUBMITTER: Monnier AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5989615 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature