Challenges and research priorities to progress the impact of antimicrobial stewardship

Matteo Bassetti MD, PhD, Daniele Roberto Giacobbe MD, Antonio Vena MD, PhD, Adrian Brink MMed

Abstract

Antimicrobial stewardship programmes have been playing an important role in patient care and hospital policies. These programmes are now recognised as formal strategies for curbing the upward trend in antibiotic resistance and for improving the appropriate antimicrobial and antifungal use. The role of such programs in the era of antimicrobial resistance presents several unique challenges and opportunities, most notably in the diagnostic and therapeutic setting. Controversies remain regarding the most effective interventions and the appropriate design to evaluate their impact. In this review, based on rounds of discussion, we explain the most important challenges faced by antibiotic stewardship and antifungal stewardship programmes. We also try to suggest areas for further research.

Article Details

Article Type

Review

DOI

10.7573/dic.212600

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Publication Dates

Accepted: ; Published: .

Citation

Bassetti M, Giacobbe DR, Vena A, Brink A. Challenges and research priorities to progress the impact of antimicrobial stewardship. Drugs in Context 2019; 8: 212600. DOI: 10.7573/dic.212600

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