Antimicrobial stewardship programmes in healthcare facilities in Lagos State, Nigeria: a needs assessment

Antimicrobial stewardship programmes in healthcare facilities in Lagos State, Nigeria: a needs assessment

ABSTRACT: Objectives: Optimising antibiotic use in healthcare settings through antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) is critical to effectively treat infections, protect patients from harms caused by unnecessary antibiotic use, and combat antimicrobial resistance. This needs assessment was de...

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Main Authors: Emelda E. Chukwu, Philip O. Oshun, Kazeem A. Osuolale, Vivian O. Chuka-Ebene, Abideen Salako, Ifeoma E. Idigbe, David Oladele, Rosemary A. Audu, Folasade T. Ogunsola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
Subjects:
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial stewardship programme
Healthcare facilities
Pre-authorisation
Needs assessment
Lagos State
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213716521000850

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