Publications by authors named "Denise Assis Brandao"
Clinics (Sao Paulo)
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) in hospitals aim to coordinate interventions that enhance the appropriate use of antimicrobial medications, and this study focused on evaluating their implementation in São Paulo, Brazil.
- A survey conducted between March and July 2018 found that 85% of responding hospitals had formal ASPs, with guidelines for surgical prophylaxis and sepsis being widely adopted, but stricter measures like prior authorization were rare.
- Although most hospitals reported having active ASPs, there were discrepancies in understanding their objectives and evaluating their effectiveness, indicating a need for improved metrics and feedback systems in the future.
