'Prospective audit with intervention and feedback' as a core antimicrobial stewardship strategy in the paediatrics department of a Nigerian tertiary hospital
Introduction: Inappropriate use of antibiotics for childhood illnesses, especially for non-bacterial infections, contributes to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Globally, implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programme (ASP) in all healthcare institutions is a strategic inter...
Main Authors: | Olafoyekemi Ibiwunmi Ola-Bello, Patricia Eyanya Akintan, Chioma Stella Osuagwu, Philip Olayiwola Oshun, Iretiola Bamikeolu Fajolu, Obiyo Nwaiwu, Adedunni Olusanya, Abdulwasiu Adeniyi Busari, Alero Ann Roberts, Edamisan Olusoji Temiye, Oluwafisayo Omotayo, Oyinlola Omoniyi Oduyebo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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Series: | Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.npmj.org/article.asp?issn=1117-1936;year=2023;volume=30;issue=2;spage=137;epage=143;aulast=Ola-Bello |
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