Challenges in Implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes at Secondary Level Hospitals in India: An Exploratory Study.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Implementing a sustainable and effective Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) programme in secondary level hospitals, in Low-Middle Income Country (LMIC) contexts, has numerous challenges. It is important to understand these challenges so that the stewardship initiatives can be tailored according to the unique requirements thrown up by these healthcare facilities. This study explores the experiences of implementing AMS in secondary level hospitals in the state of Kerala, India. Methods: A qualitative study was planned to map the challenges in implementing AMS in the secondary level hospitals. Toward the end of the 1 year followup period, the nodal officers at each hospital were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. The in-depth interviews were transcri

SUBMITTER: Mathew P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7531198 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature