Value of hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs [ASPs]: a systematic review.

Dilip NathwaniDella VargheseJennifer M StephensWajeeha AnsariStephan MartinClaudie Charbonneau

Published in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2019)

Our data indicates that hospital ASPs have significant value with beneficial clinical and economic impacts. More robust published data is required in terms of implementation, LOS, and overall costs so that decision-makers can make a stronger case for investing in ASPs, considering competing priorities. Such data on ASPs in lower- and middle-income countries is limited and requires urgent attention.

Keyphrases

electronic health record
healthcare
big data
primary care
adverse drug
physical activity
mental health
emergency department
randomized controlled trial
data analysis
acute care
systematic review
machine learning
drug induced
meta analyses