A questionnaire-based survey of physician perceptions of the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and their antibiotic prescribing patterns

Conclusion: This study reveals that the prevalence of MDR Gram-negative pathogens is perceived to be on the rise. Prescription patterns indicate high levels of variability. Hence, antibiotic stewardship is essential to standardize antibiotic prescriptions not only for efficacy but also to reduce the burden of multiple drug resistance.

Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - July 17, 2018 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Vaishali Gupte Jaideep Gogtay Raj Kumar Mani Source Type: research