Antimicrobial stewardship in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review protocol on the opportunities and challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa

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Antimicrobial stewardship capacity and manpower needs in the Asia Pacific

Tau Hong Lee et al.

Summary: Antimicrobial stewardship is a key strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance in hospitals, especially in the Asia Pacific region. A survey of healthcare providers in the field of infectious diseases and microbiology revealed varying levels of antimicrobial control practices, highlighting the need for national guidelines to advance antimicrobial stewardship in this diverse region.

JOURNAL OF GLOBAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (2021)

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Editorial Material Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Antimicrobial multidrug resistance in the era of COVID-19: a forgotten plight?

Eric Pelfrene et al.

Summary: The paper highlights the global issue of antimicrobial resistance and the potential exacerbation due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It stresses the need for collaboration to address the problem and emphasizes the importance of an integrated strategy to tackle this public health peril.

ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL (2021)

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PICO: What it is and what it is not

Martin Schiavenato et al.

Summary: A review of the literature shows limitations in the effectiveness and scope of PICO in nursing education, prompting a need for its reevaluation. It is suggested to de-emphasize PICO as the exclusive tool and focus more on critical evaluation of literature and the entire EBP process.

NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE (2021)

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Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Comparative assessment of the prevalence, practices and factors associated with self-medication with antibiotics in Africa

Eugene Vernyuy Yeika et al.

Summary: The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics (SMA) in Africa is high and varies across sub-regions, with Western Africa reporting the highest prevalence. Common sources of antibiotics used for SMA include community pharmacies, family/friends, and leftover antibiotics. The most frequently reported factor associated with SMA is low educational status.

TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH (2021)

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