Antimicrobial Stewardship — Do we need it in Pakistan?

Authors

  • Ali Faisal Saleem Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Asma Pethani Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.1084

Abstract

Abstract

In order to identify the literature and research available on development and implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme (ASP) in Pakistan, a systematic search of various electronic databases such as PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL and PakMedinet from  January 1, 2008 till November 2018 was conducted. Studies were included if they were focused around the development and implementation of the ASP within Pakistan. The search revealed that a significant knowledge gap exists regarding antimicrobial/antibiotic stewardship within Pakistan and not much is known about the current status of the development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programme. Only two research studies were found to be significant. Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme’s development and implementation is highly essential and important. Currently, there exists a huge knowledge and systematic gap regarding ASP implementation at healthcare institutions.

Keyword: Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme; Continuous...

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Published

2020-11-06

How to Cite

Ali Faisal Saleem, & Asma Pethani. (2020). Antimicrobial Stewardship — Do we need it in Pakistan?. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.1084

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Section

Short Communication