A Point Prevalence Study of Antimicrobial Use and Practice Among Nursing Homes in Singapore.

Background: Inappropriate antimicrobial use is a major cause for the development of antimicrobial resistance in nursing homes (NHs); however, little is known about antimicrobial use at NHs in Singapore compared with NHs in other countries.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, practice and challenges of antimicrobial prescribing in Singapore NHs compared with those in other countries.

Methods: A point prevalence survey (PPS) was conducted from August to October 2017.