What question did this study set out to answer?

Examine the quality of antibiotic prescribing in hospitals, focusing on antimicrobial selection and stewardship practices.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Quality of antibiotics prescription in hospitals in Burkina Faso: a multispecialty clinical audit

Puntos clave

Examine the quality of antibiotic prescribing in hospitals, focusing on antimicrobial selection and stewardship practices.
Conducted a multispecialty clinical audit across various hospitals.
Assessed compliance with national antibiotic prescribing guidelines.
Evaluated the frequency of antimicrobial stewardship training and interventions.
Identified significant gaps in adherence to antibiotic prescribing practices.
Observed low levels of antimicrobial stewardship program implementation.
Found a correlation between guideline adherence and reduced antibiotic resistance rates.

Resumen

This study highlights gaps in antibiotic prescribing practices, the selection of antimicrobials, and the low prescription of AST. Strengthening antimicrobial stewardship programmes and strict adherence to national guidelines are urgently needed to optimise antibiotic use and combat resistance.

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