Use of stewardship smartphone applications by physicians and prescribing of antimicrobials in hospitals: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs promote appropriate use of antimicrobials and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Technological developments have resulted in smartphone applications (apps) facilitating AMS. Yet, their impact is unclear.

Objectives

Systematically review AMS apps and their impact on prescribing by physicians treating in-hospital patients.

Data sources

EMBASE, MEDLINE (Ovid), Cochrane Central, Web of Science and Google Scholar.

Study eligibility criteria

Studies focusing on smartphone or tablet apps and antimicrobial therapy published from January 2008 until February 28th 2019 were included.

Participants

Physicians treating in-hospital patients.

Interventions

AMS apps.

Methods

Systematic review.

Results

SUBMITTER: Helou RI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7523951 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature