Abstract:Background
Antibiotic stewardship programs (ASPs) are well established in the public hospitals in Singapore, but they are not mandatory for transplant programs. Given the positive impact of ASPs in non‐organ transplant patients (improved use of broad‐spectrum antibiotics, reduced length of stay, and lower healthcare costs), stewardship principles are likely to benefit transplant recipients.
Methods
We reviewed the progress made in ASPs in the Asia Pacific region as well as the progress of our ASP over the last… Show more
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