Implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship programme in three regional hospitals in the south-east of Liberia: lessons learned.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes can improve the use of antimicrobial agents. However, there is limited experience in the implementation of such programmes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Objectives

To assess the effect of AMS measures in south-east Liberia on the quality of antimicrobial use in three regional hospitals.

Methods

A bundle of three measures (local treatment guideline, training and regular AMS ward rounds) was implemented and quality indicators of antimicrobial use (i.e. correct compounds, dosage and duration) were assessed in a case series before and after AMS ward rounds. Primary endpoints were (i) adherence to the local treatment guideline; (ii) completeness of the microbiological diagnostics (according to the treatme

SUBMITTER: Alabi AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9226657 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature