First name
Leah
Last name
Steinke

Title

Antimicrobial stewardship in pediatric care: strategies and future directions.

Year of Publication

2012

Number of Pages

735-43

Date Published

2012 Aug

ISSN Number

1875-9114

Abstract

<p>Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are an effective strategy for improving the quality and safety of antimicrobial prescribing for hospitalized patients. Pediatric ASPs are in their early stages of development, and there are unique issues relevant to children. The imperative to ensure that antimicrobials are prescribed judiciously is highlighted by the ongoing epidemic increase in antimicrobial-resistant infections and the simultaneous decline in the rate of new drug development. In this review we describe the process of ASP development for pediatrics, review existing data regarding the impact of pediatric ASPs, and describe the priorities and challenges for ASP research including study design and appropriate end points.</p>

DOI

10.1002/j.1875-9114.2012.01155.x

Alternate Title

Pharmacotherapy

PMID

23307521

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