title: New Horizons for Pediatric Antibiotic Stewardship.
abstract: Antibiotic resistance remains a major health threat and the overuse of antimicrobials contributes to this serious problem. Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are effective in decreasing the inappropriate use of antimicrobials. The development of pediatric ASPs is increasing and these programs have proven effective in optimizing antimicrobial use in children. The value of ASPs is gaining recognition and the expansion of stewardship into additional health care settings is expected. Collaborative efforts are underway among pediatric ASPs to enhance best practices and develop efficient and effective strategies to minimize unnecessary antimicrobial use in children.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA; Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA. Electronic address: jlgoldman@cmh.edu.
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Goldman
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
authors.forename: Jason G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Newland
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000592:standards*; D017723:Drug Utilization Review; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
keywords: Antimicrobial resistance; Antimicrobial stewardship; Pediatrics