Antimicrobial stewardship in pediatric post-acute care facilities

Am J Infect Control. 2018 Apr;46(4):468-470. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2017.09.031. Epub 2017 Nov 15.

Abstract

Providers in pediatric post-acute care facilities were surveyed about knowledge of and resources for antimicrobial stewardship. All agreed that antibiotics were overused in such pediatric facilities, but 60% had not implemented stewardship strategies. Lack of treatment guidelines (47%) was identified as the most common barrier to antimicrobial stewardship.

Keywords: Antimicrobial stewardship; long-term care; pediatrics; post-acute care.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship*
  • Child
  • Data Collection
  • Health Facilities / standards*
  • Humans
  • Inappropriate Prescribing
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents