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July 21, 2025Open Access

Antimicrobial Stewardship at a Tertiary Center in Portugal: Insights from Prescribers

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AVAndré ValoisMMMariana Salvado de MoraisLDL. Dias

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey reveals gaps in antibiotic use and awareness among physicians, suggesting improvements for better stewardship.

Key Points

  • MAIN FINDING: Many physicians in the study are unaware of or do not utilize antimicrobial stewardship protocols effectively.
  • KEY EVIDENCE: 66.9% of respondents rarely consult institutional antibiotic protocols despite 78.6% awareness.
  • APPROACH: A survey involving 154 physicians at a 1200-bed hospital assessed various aspects of stewardship engagement.
  • SIGNIFICANCE: Findings highlight key areas for enhancement in stewardship programs, promoting better antibiotic usage and resistance management.

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Valois et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a060ee6551bb0af8cd0c8https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202507.1519.v1
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