Prevalence of Antimicrobial Prescribing in Long-Term Care Facilities in a Local Health Authority of Northern Italy.

Andrea SarroFrancesco Di NardoMichela AndreolettiChiara AiroldiLorenza ScottiMassimiliano Panella

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

This study identified a low prevalence of antimicrobic consumption in LTCFs. Further surveillance studies are warranted to identify trends and changes in pathogen incidence and antimicrobial resistance and to inform public health authorities on the necessity of prudent use of antimicrobials in LCTFs.

Keyphrases

public health
antimicrobial resistance
risk factors
primary care
healthcare
global health
staphylococcus aureus
candida albicans
health information
climate change
adverse drug
health promotion
drug induced