title: Contribution of JAC to antimicrobial stewardship.
abstract: Antimicrobial stewardship programmes are increasingly being used to improve the quality of antimicrobial prescribing, with the dual aim of optimizing clinical outcomes and minimizing the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (JAC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary and, as part of activities to commemorate this event, this article highlights the contribution of JAC to antimicrobial stewardship. Papers published in JAC have contributed to the evidence base for stewardship, have highlighted educational and behavioural change initiatives aimed at improving antibiotic prescribing practice, and have actively sought to foster the practice of antimicrobial stewardship amongst its readers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Healthcare-Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance, National Infection Service, Public Health England, London NW9 5EQ, UK alan.johnson@phe.gov.uk.
authors.forename: Alan P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000592:standards*; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D010506:Periodicals as Topic
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents