Antimicrobial Stewardship Intervention: Importance for Clinical Practice and Health Policy
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2024 | Viewed by 206
Special Issue Editors
Interests: AMR; implementation science; complex interventions; reviews; health system; policy; one health
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Interests: rational antibiotic use; antimicrobial stewardship
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance has become a significant concern for public health professionals and policymakers. The misuse and overuse of antimicrobial agents have accelerated the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens, compromising the effectiveness of our arsenal of antimicrobials. With the potential loss of effective antimicrobial treatment options, patients are at risk of experiencing severe health outcomes and increased mortality rates. Antimicrobial stewardship intervention has emerged as a crucial strategy aimed at addressing this issue.
This Special Issue focuses on the importance of antimicrobial stewardship intervention in promoting the responsible use of antimicrobial agents and preserving their effectiveness. We welcome the submission of original research articles, or review articles that explore antibiotic stewarship programs in both low- and middle-income countries (LIMCs) and high-income countries (HICs). We specifically welcome studies employing implementation science theories and frameworks that involved impacted real-world clinical practice and health policies. These activties may include guiding efforts in developing and implementing effective strategies that optimize antimicrobial use, preserving the therapeutic advancements, and ensuring the sustained management of infectious diseases.
Prof. Dr. Xiaolin Wei
Prof. Dr. Xiaoxv Yin
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- antimicrobial stewardship
- antibiotic use
- implementation science
- interventions
- clinical guidelines
- health policy
