Role of Education in Antimicrobial Stewardship

Overview

Journal Med Clin North Am

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2018 Aug 22

PMID 30126576

Citations 13

Authors

Inge C Gyssens

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Abstract

The ability to treat infectious diseases with antimicrobials is an essential component of medical management. Antimicrobial therapy is based on the characteristics of the patient, drug, microorganisms causing the infection, and colonizing flora. Prudent antibiotic use is the only option to delay the emergence of resistance. Training in infectious diseases and knowledge of the principles of responsible antibiotic prescribing and uses must be improved. To change practice, health care professionals should be educated at all levels of their training.

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