HPS-126 - Assessment of antimicrobial prescribing patterns: A longitudinal point prevalence survey analysis in a quaternary healthcare facility in Ghana

• At: Copenhagen (Denmark) (2025)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: HPS-126
• By: OSEI, Nana Ama Buadiba (University Of Ghana Medical Centre, Ghana)
• Co-author(s): Ms Nana Ama Buadiba Osei (University Of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon, Ghana)
  Dr. Josephine Mensah (University Of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon, Ghana)
  Mr. Daniel Freeman Owusu Ansah (University Of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon, Ghana)
  Dr. Peter Kwamina McCarthy (University Of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon, Ghana)
  Dr. Favour Akinjiyan (Washington University in St. Louis , St. Louis Missouri, United States of America)
  Prof Caline Mattar (Washington University in St. Louis , St. Louis Missouri, United States of America)
  Prof George Boateng Kyei (University Of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon, Ghana)
  
• Abstract:

  Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat. One of the leading causes for the increase in resistance to antimicrobials in medical institutions is irrational use, which is associated with adverse medical, social and economic consequences on a global scale. Antibiotic stewardship programs (ASP) are critical in..

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