Comparison of national antimicrobial treatment guidelines, African Union

Publication Details

Authors: J Craig, K Hiban, I Frost, G Kapoor, JK Varma, et al.

Year: 2021

Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization

Publisher: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Citations: 16

Citations per Year: 4.0

Google Scholar Rank: 57

Author Count: 5

Abstract

Objective: To identify and compare antimicrobial treatment guidelines from African Union (AU) Member States. Methods: We reviewed national government agency and public health ministry guidelines for antimicrobial treatment recommendations. This comprehensive comparative analysis examines national antimicrobial treatment guidelines across African Union member states, providing critical insights into regional variations in treatment recommendations, standardization opportunities, and potential for harmonized approaches to antimicrobial stewardship across the African continent.

Key Findings

• First comprehensive comparison of antimicrobial treatment guidelines across African Union
• Systematic analysis of treatment recommendation variations between member states
• Identification of standardization opportunities for regional antimicrobial stewardship
• Evidence for harmonized approach to antimicrobial treatment guidelines
• Framework for continental antimicrobial resistance prevention strategies

Research Impact

This important comparative study (16 citations) provided the first systematic analysis of antimicrobial treatment guidelines across African Union member states, identifying opportunities for harmonization and informing regional antimicrobial stewardship strategies for the continent.

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