Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial stewardship programs represent efficacious measures for reducing antibiotic overuse and improving outcomes in different settings. Specific data on pediatric oncology are lacking. We conducted a systematic review on the PubMed and Trip databases according to the PRISMA guidelines, searching for reports regarding antimicrobial stewardship in pediatric oncology and hematology patients. The aim of the study was to summarize the present literature regarding the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs or initiatives in this particular population, and provide insights for future investigations. Nine papers were included in the qualitative analysis: three regarding antifungal interventions, five regarding antibacterial interventions, and one regarding both antifungal and

SUBMITTER: Muratore E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9369733 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature