Time is running out. No excuses to delay implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes: impact, sustainability, resilience and efficiency through an interrupted time series analysis (2017–2022)

• DOI: 10.1093/jacamr/dlae072
• Publication Date: 2024-05-15T08:56:52Z
• Authors: Giovanni Del Fabro; Sergio Venturini; Manuela Avolio; Giancarlo Basaglia; Astrid Callegari; Igor Bramuzzo; Barbara Basso; Chiara Zanusso; Anna Rizzo; Giuseppe Tonutti; Michele Chittaro; Eva Fiappo; Maurizio Tonizzo; Massimo Crapis
• Keywords: Antimicrobial Stewardship; Pandemic; Resilience; Consumption

The WHO declared antimicrobial resistance (AMR) a significant concern in 2014, sparking initiatives to ensure responsible antibiotic use. In human medicine, Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes (ASPs) hospitals play pivotal role combating AMR. Although evidence supports the effectiveness of ASPs optimizing use, often lack resources becomes an excuse limit their dissemination and This paper provides comprehensive report on 6-year analysis ASP implemented healthcare region north-east Italy.