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Volume-12 Number-1, 2025 / Review Article

Clinical Relevance and Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Hospital Environments: A Review

Author:
Dinah Lorde
Pre-Medical Science, American University of Barbados School of Medicine, Wildey, Bridgetown, Saint Michael, BB11100, Barbados
Zahid Siddiqui
Department of Pathology, American University of Barbados School of Medicine, Wildey, Bridgetown, Saint Michael, BB11100, Barbados
Phebe Samuel
American University of Barbados School of Medicine, Wildey, Bridgetown, Saint Michael, BB11100, Barbados
Danial Saeed
American University of Barbados School of Medicine, Wildey, Bridgetown, Saint Michael, BB11100, Barbados
Sarah Hassan
Department of Microbiology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College Hospital, Era University, Lucknow, UP, India
Samiya Qidwai
Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Lucknow, UP, India
Abstract:
Aim: Antimicrobial resistance in the hospital plays very significant role in public health and a very serious problem and antibiotics resistance of patients. Antimicrobial stewardship (ASPs) implementation in hospital setup is very necessary for these concerned.
Objective: The main objective of this study to find out the main problems regarding antimicrobial stewardship in hospital, managements, reduce resistance, and lower healthcare expenses.
Methods: We used scientific indexed journals platforms for to search the related papers and review articles which we used in this study. We selected incorporate papers and articles from Research gate, Scopus, and Research square, and PubMed platform. 
Results: This article investigates the problems and solutions linked to the efficient use of ASPs in healthcare environments and their therapeutic consequences. Conclusion: Ultimately, while ASPs show considerable variation, they are quite effective in lowering antibiotic use and improving clinical and financial outcomes.
Keywords:
Antibiotic Resistance, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Hospital Infections, Infection Control.

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