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Implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship programme in three regional hospitals in the south-east of Liberia: lessons learned.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes can improve the use of antimicrobial agents. However, there is limited experience in the implementation of such programmes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Objectives

To assess the effect of AMS measures in south-east Liberia on the quality of antimicrobial use in three regional hospitals.

Methods

A bundle of three measures (local treatment guideline, training and regular AMS ward rounds) was implemented and quality indicators of antimicrobial use (i.e. correct compounds, dosage and duration) were assessed in a case series before and after AMS ward rounds. Primary endpoints were (i) adherence to the local treatment guideline; (ii) completeness of the microbiological diagnostics (according to the treatment guideline); and (iii) clinical outcome. The secondary endpoint was reduction in ceftriaxone use.

Results

The majority of patients had skin and soft tissue infections (n = 108) followed by surgical site infections (n = 72), pneumonia (n = 64), urinary tract infection (n = 48) and meningitis (n = 18). After the AMS ward rounds, adherence to the local guideline improved for the selection of antimicrobial agents (from 34.5% to 61.0%, P < 0.0005), dosage (from 15.2% to 36.5%, P < 0.0005) and duration (from 13.2% to 31.0%, P < 0.0005). In total, 79.7% of patients (247/310) had samples sent for microbiological analysis. Overall, 92.3% of patients improved on Day 3 (286/310). The proportion of patients receiving ceftriaxone was significantly reduced after the AMS ward rounds from 51.3% to 14.2% (P < 0.0005).

Conclusions

AMS measures can improve the quality of antimicrobial use in LMICs. However, long-term engagement is necessary to make AMS programmes in LMICs sustainable.

SUBMITTER: Alabi AS

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9226657 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship programme in three regional hospitals in the south-east of Liberia: lessons learned.

Alabi Abraham S AS Picka Stephen W SW Sirleaf Reubvera R Ntirenganya Pacifique R PR Ayebare Arnold A Correa Nidia N Anyango Sarah S Ekwen Gerald G Agu Emmanuel E Cook Rebecca R Yarngrorble John J Sanoe Ibrahim I Dugulu Henry H Wiefue Emmanuel E Gahn-Smith Diana D Kateh Francis N FN Hallie Ezekiel F EF Sidonie Christiane G CG Aboderin Aaron O AO Vassellee David D Bishop Damien D Lohmann Daniel D Naumann-Hustedt Manja M Dörlemann Alois A Schaumburg Frieder F

JAC-antimicrobial resistance 20220624 3

<h4>Background</h4>Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes can improve the use of antimicrobial agents. However, there is limited experience in the implementation of such programmes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess the effect of AMS measures in south-east Liberia on the quality of antimicrobial use in three regional hospitals.<h4>Methods</h4>A bundle of three measures (local treatment guideline, training and regular AMS ward rounds) was implemented and ...[more]

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Implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship programme in three regional hospitals in the south-east of Liberia: lessons learned.

Background

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Publications

Implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship programme in three regional hospitals in the south-east of Liberia: lessons learned.

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