Scoping review protocol on the impact of antimicrobial resistance on cancer management and outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global public health concern and is becoming a significant challenge in the management of patients with cancer. Due to the immunosuppressive nature of cancer treatment, infection is a common complication and the necessary high usage of antibiotics increases the risk of AMR. Failure to adequately prevent and treat infection in patients with cancer as a result of AMR can increase the morbidity and mortality of the disease. The objective of this scoping review is to understand the relationship between AMR and cancer in order to develop effective antimicrobial stewardship in this patient population and minimise the detrimental effects of AMR on cancer outcomes.

Methods and analysis

This scoping review will follow the Arkse

SUBMITTER: Bratti VF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9906175 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature