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Antibiotic stewardship programmes reduce surgical site infection rates by 18% in South African hospitals. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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This research aims to assess the effect of antibiotic stewardship programmes on the rates of surgical site infections in South African hospitals.

February 22, 2026Open Access

Impact Assessment of Antibiotic Stewardship Programmes on Surgical Site Infections in South African Hospitals

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NMNkosihla MasekoAstronomical Observatory

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A mixed-methods study shows a significant decrease in surgical site infections in public hospitals, suggesting improved patient outcomes.

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This research aims to assess the effect of antibiotic stewardship programmes on the rates of surgical site infections in South African hospitals.
Mixed-methods approach utilizing surveys and observational data.
Data collected from three public hospitals over one year.
Statistical analysis to determine infection rate changes post-implementation of ASP.
Statistically significant decrease in surgical site infection rates by 18%.
95% confidence interval for the decrease ranged from -23% to -12%.
Reduction in SSI rates was particularly notable among healthcare workers.

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Nkosihla Maseko (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699a9e20482488d673cd4875 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18713496

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