Protecting healthcare and patient pathways from infection and antimicrobial resistance

BMJ. 2024 Oct 7:387:e077927. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2023-077927.

Abstract

Innovative whole system approaches to integrate research and novel technologies within patient pathways are needed to target antibiotic use, minimise healthcare associated infections, and adapt to novel pathogens, write Derek Cocker and colleagues

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Critical Pathways
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial
  • Drug Resistance, Microbial
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / methods

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents