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Barriers to implementing antimicrobial stewardship programs in three low- and middle-income country tertiary care settings: findings from a multi-site qualitative study.

Robert J RolfeCharles KwobahFlorida MuroAnushka RuwanpathiranaFuraha LyamuyaChampica BodinayakeAjith NagahawatteBhagya PiyasiriTianchen ShengJohn BollingerChi ZhangTruls OstbyeShamim AliRichard DrewPeter KussinDeverick J AndersonChristopher W WoodsMelissa H WattBlandina T MmbagaL Gayani Tillekeratne
Published in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2021)
Our study highlighted several important barriers to implementing ASPs that were shared between three tertiary care centers in LMICs. Improving drug availability, enhancing availability of and trust in microbiologic data, creating local guidelines, and providing education to physicians regarding antimicrobial prescribing are important steps that could be taken by ASPs in these facilities.
Keyphrases
  • tertiary care
  • primary care
  • quality improvement
  • healthcare
  • staphylococcus aureus
  • public health
  • adverse drug
  • electronic health record
  • clinical practice
  • emergency department
  • data analysis
  • drug induced
  • social media