Antimicrobial Stewardship in Healthcare: Exploring the Role of Nurses in Promoting Change, Identifying Barrier Elements and Facilitators-A Meta-Synthesis.

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) involves a coordinated set of actions aimed at promoting the appropriate use of antibiotics within healthcare settings. This systematic review of qualitative studies assessed nurses' knowledge and perceptions of the barriers and facilitators that impact their involvement in AMS programs.

Methods: This meta-synthesis followed the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for systematic reviews of qualitative evidence.