Abstract
Aims and objectives: To emphasise the impact of antibiotic resistance as a persistent, global health threat and highlight efforts to improve this complex problem. Background: Political agendas, legislation, development of therapies and educational initiatives are essential to mitigate the increasing rate of antibiotic resistance. Design: Original manuscript. Results: Prescribers, policymakers and researchers are charged with the complex task of mitigating antibiotic resistance in an era when new treatments for bacterial infections are limited. Conclusions: Monitoring, surveillance and incentivising of practice, policy and new treatments provide solutions to antibiotic resistance in both the human and agricultural sectors. Relevance to clinical practice: This article emphasises the complexity of antibiotic resistance and highlights the need for a multifaceted approach to improve health care outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1886-1889 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of clinical nursing |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 13-14 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Antibiotic resistance
- Education
- Legislation
- Policy
- Public health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nursing(all)