Antimicrobial stewardship implementation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the acute care settings: a systematic review

Abstract Introduction Antibiotics are widely administered for various indications, leading to increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in acute care hospitals. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) effective strategies should be used to maintain the rational use o...

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Published in:	BMC Public Health
Main Authors:	Rasha Abdelsalam Elshenawy, Nkiruka Umaru, Amal Bandar Alharbi, Zoe Aslanpour
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-02-01
Subjects:	Antimicrobial stewardship strategies Antimicrobial stewardship measures Antimicrobial resistance Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic Acute care settings
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15072-5