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Point prevalence survey of antibiotic allergies in hospitalized patients [PDF]

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
As part of healthcare-associated infections prevalence survey, we examined the prevalence of antibiotic allergies among inpatients and the possibility to de-label reported penicillin and sulfa allergies.
Simo Sirkeoja, Hanna Viskari, Jaana Syrjänen, Reetta Huttunen, Meeri Honkanen   +4 more
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A longitudinal point prevalence survey of antimicrobial use and resistance in tertiary care hospitals in Kerman: results from the national Iranian multicenter point prevalence survey of antimicrobials in 2021 [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background The Global Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) of antimicrobial consumption and resistance has been widely undertaken to combat the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Ali Hosseininasab, Forouzan Barshan, Niloofar Farsiu, Mohsen Nakhaie, Jafar Soltani, Ann Versporten, Herman Goossens, Ines Pauwels, Abolfazl Esfandiarpour   +8 more
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Point prevalence survey of antimicrobial utilization in oncology patients

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2013
Introduction: Point prevalence surveys have been used internationally to characterize the use of antimicrobial agents. The primary objective of this study was to determine prevalence of antimicrobial use in the oncology population in Qatar. Methodology:
Arwa Hammuda, Sara Hayder, Shereen Elazzazy, Emily Black   +3 more
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Thoracic Cancer Exercise Services in Australia: A Point-Prevalence Survey. [PDF]

Asia Pac J Clin Oncol
ABSTRACT Background Cancer guidelines recommend pre‐ and rehabilitation; however, current research shows these services are not well integrated into clinical practice. To date, there has been no prospective audit of Australian lung cancer exercise services or the people accessing these services.
Bowman A, Denehy L, Edbrooke L.
europepmc   +3 more sources

Antimicrobial Stewardship Impact on Antibiotic Use in Three Tertiary Hospitals in Zambia: A Comparative Point Prevalence Survey [PDF]

Antibiotics
Introduction: Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) can improve the rational use of antibiotics in hospitals. This study assessed the impact of a multifaceted AMS intervention on antibiotic use and prescribing patterns at three tertiary hospitals in Zambia ...
Steward Mudenda, Kenneth Kapolowe, Uchizi Chirwa, Melvin Chanda, Raphael Chanda, Rodney Kalaba, Sombo Fwoloshi, Christabel Phiri, Mukuka Mwamba, Robert Kajaba Chirwa, Kotey Nikoi, Linda Musonda, Kaunda Yamba, Josepsh Yamweka Chizimu, Chitalu Chanda, Tamica Mubanga, Chisha Simutowe, John Kasanga, Mulope Mukanwa, Katongo Hope Mutengo, Philip Matthew, Fabian Maza Arnedo, Jyoti Joshi, Jonathan Mayito, Ruth Nakazwe, Maisa Kasanga, Duncan Chanda   +26 more
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Point-Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use in Benin Hospitals: The Need for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs [PDF]

Antibiotics
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health concern worldwide, particularly in low-to-middle-income countries with few antimicrobial stewardship programs and few laboratories equipped for diagnosis. Methods: As point-prevalence surveys (
Sarah Delfosse, Carine Laurence Yehouenou, Angèle Dohou, Dessièdé Ariane Fiogbe, Olivia Dalleur   +4 more
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Tracheostomy Practice in the Italian Intensive Care Units: A Point-Prevalence Survey. [PDF]

Medicina (Kaunas)
Background and Objectives: A tracheostomy is a frequently performed surgical intervention in intensive care units (ICUs) for patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. This procedure can offer significant benefits, including reduced sedation requirements, improved patient comfort, and enhanced airway management. However, it is also associated
Merola R, Vargas M, Sanfilippo F, Vergano M, Mistraletti G, Vetrugno L, De Pascale G, Bignami EG, Servillo G, Battaglini D.   +9 more
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Point prevalence survey of antibiotic use in Mexican secondary care hospitals. [PDF]

PLoS One
Introduction Tackling the inertia of growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires changes in how antibiotics are prescribed and utilized. The monitoring of antimicrobial prescribing in hospitals is a critical component in optimizing antibiotic use.
Zumaya-Estrada FA, Alpuche-Aranda CM, Huerta Icelo HI, Neri-Estrada FD, Calixto Silva VM, Quiroz Escoriza HE, Garza-Ramos JU, Saturno-Hernandez PJ.   +7 more
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Global Point Prevalence Survey in Five Teaching Hospitals in Baghdad, Iraq

Mediterranean Journal of Infection, Microbes and Antimicrobials, 2021
Introduction: One of the crucial steps of the antimicrobial stewardship process is the measurement of antimicrobial usage. This study aims to assess the antimicrobial prescription patterns in Iraqi hospitals by conducting a survey and to determine ...
Jaafer M. KURMANJI, Azmi HASSALI, Ann VERSPORTEN, Manal YOUNUS, Ines PAUWELS, Herman GOOSSENS, Zahraa ALNEDAWI   +6 more
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Patterns of antimicrobial use in Qatar's hospitals: Results from the first national point prevalence survey

International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Background and Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious global public health crisis. Optimizing antimicrobial use is critical to slowing the occurrence and spread of resistant pathogens.
Jameela Ali Alajmi, Dhouha Hamdani, Eman Khairy Zaky Radwan, Olena Komarcheva, Mohamed Sarhan, Rekayahouda Baaboura, Sheela Shneezai, Syed Hassan Bin Usman Shah   +7 more
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