title: The Evolving Role of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Management of Multidrug Resistant Infections.
abstract: This article summarizes the current literature describing how antimicrobial stewardship interventions impact antimicrobial resistance. Discussion includes why we need stewardship, how to collaborate with team members, and the evidence of stewardship's impact on resistance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 368 Doan Hall, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Debra A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Goff
authors.affiliation: Infectious Disease Division, Summa Health System, 525 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44304, USA; Infectious Disease Section, Internal Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), 4029 Street, Rt. 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA. Electronic address: filet@summahealth.org.
authors.forename: Thomas M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: File
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D024901:Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial; D006801:Humans; D054539:Medication Therapy Management
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
keywords: Antibiotics; Antimicrobial resistance; Antimicrobial stewardship