Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review

Antibiotic stewardship programs (ASPs) are coordinated interventions promoting the appropriate use of antibiotics to improve patient outcomes and reduce microbial resistance. These programs are now mandated in nursing homes (NHs) but it is unclear if these programs improve resident outcomes. This systematic review evaluated the current evidence regarding outcomes of ASPs in the NH.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research