Antimicrobial Stewardship: Where We've Come and Where We're Going, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

Antimicrobial Stewardship: Where We Have Come and Where We Are Going, a guest-edited issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, highlights the progress made in the field over the last decade and provides direction for future steps. The issue covers 12 practice-oriented topics, including antimicrobial stewardship and pandemic preparedness, and offers in-depth clinical reviews on the latest research and practice guidelines.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Drs. Emily Sydnor Spivak and Sage Greenlee, esteemed guest editors, have graced the pages of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America with their extensive knowledge on the topic of Antimicrobial Stewardship: Where We Have Come and Where We Are Going. Over the past decade, the field of antimicrobial stewardship has experienced a remarkable surge, driven by heightened awareness of antimicrobial use and the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed longstanding and systemic health disparities within the United States. In this issue, esteemed experts offer a comprehensive review of the progress made in antimicrobial stewardship over the past decade, while also providing valuable guidance for future endeavors in this rapidly evolving field.

The publication encompasses 12 practice-oriented topics, ranging from antimicrobial stewardship and pandemic preparedness to health equity considerations, antimicrobial stewardship at transitions of care, antimicrobial stewardship in immunocompromised populations, health system and tele-antimicrobial stewardship, and more. Each topic is presented in depth through comprehensive clinical reviews, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

Under the guidance of experienced editors in the field, authors have synthesized and distilled the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. These reviews provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of antimicrobial stewardship and its implications for patient care.

In conclusion, this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in antimicrobial stewardship. The contributions of Drs. Emily Sydnor Spivak and Sage Greenlee, along with the esteemed experts who have authored these clinical reviews, underscore the importance of proactive and responsible antimicrobial use to ensure patient safety, promote optimal outcomes, and combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443130830