5PSQ-135 Has an antimicrobial stewardship programme had an impact on the antibiotic consumption?
- Urbina, O
- Gainzarain, JC
- Canut, A
- Portu, J
- Ortiz de Zárate, Z
- Sáez de Adana, E
- Campos, M
- García, JJ
- Gómez, E
- Martinez, MD
- Martinez, C
Proceedings:
Section 5: Patient safety and quality assurance
Year of publication: 2023
Type: Conference paper
Sustainable development goals
Abstract
Background and Importance The increasing use of antimicrobials and the global surge of antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern.Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes (AMSP) are an important security strategy in hospitals because their implementation promotes an optimal use of antimicrobials, improving patient outcomes while decreasing the risk of adverse events as well as antimicrobial resistance.