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Antimicrobial stewardship implementation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the acute care settings: a systematic review
Elshenawy, Rasha Abdelsalam; Umaru, Nkiruka; Alharbi, Amal Bandar; Aslanpour, Zoe (2023-02-10)Introduction: Antibiotics are widely administered for various indications, leading to increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in acute care hospitals. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Antimicrobial Stewardship ... -
Assessing the integration of pharmacist independent prescribers in child and adolescent mental health services
Shah, Chetan; Umaru, Nkiruka; Adams, Eleanor; Johal, Mandeep; Faridi, Arshad; Kah, Mirza; Zia, Asif; Magon, Rakesh (2021-04-01)Introduction: Owing to high demand and staff recruitment challenges, child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in England have struggled to meet expectations set by the NHS and Royal College of Psychiatrists ... -
An evaluation of the five rights antibiotic safety before and during COVID-19 at an NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom
Elshenawy, Rasha Abdelsalam; Umaru, Nkiruka; Aslanpour, Zoe (2024-03-01)Introduction Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health threat, with AMR-related deaths projected to reach 10 million annually by 2050. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated this crisis. This ... -
Impact of COVID-19 on ‘Start Smart, Then Focus’ Antimicrobial Stewardship at One NHS Foundation Trust in England Prior to and during the Pandemic
Abdelsalam Elshenawy, Rasha; Umaru, Nkiruka; Aslanpour, Zoe (2024-01-21)Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major global public health threat that has caused 1.2 million deaths, calls for immediate action. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) promotes judicious antibiotic use, but the ... -
Novel survey distribution methods: impact on antimicrobial resistance research outcomes
Abdelsalam Elshenawy, Rasha; Umaru, Nkiruka; Aslanpour, Zoe (2024-04-23) -
Shorter and Longer Antibiotic Durations for Respiratory Infections: To Fight Antimicrobial Resistance—A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study in a Secondary Care Setting in the UK
Abdelsalam Elshenawy, Rasha; Umaru, Nkiruka; Aslanpour, Zoe (2024-03-06)As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) escalates globally, examining antibiotic treatment durations for respiratory infections becomes increasingly pertinent, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a UK secondary ... -
A systematic review of the nature of dispensing errors in hospital pharmacies
Aldhwaihi, Khalid; Schifano, Fabrizio; Pezzolesi, Cinzia; Umaru, Nkiruka (2016-01-12)Background: Dispensing errors are common in hospital pharmacies. Investigating dispensing errors is important for identifying the factors involved and developing strategies to reduce their occurrence. Objectives: To review ...