BACKGROUND Antimicrobial stewardship programs have been established in hospitals, but
less studied in long‐term care facilities (LTCFs), a setting with unique challenges related to …

Background: Pharmacist prescribing authority is expanding, while antimicrobial resistance
is an increasing global concern. We sought to synthesize the evidence for antimicrobial …

Background Antimicrobial allergy labels, either self-reported or placed in a patient’s medical
record, are common, but in many cases they are not associated with a true immunoglobulin …

Background Approximately 25% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary
among family physicians in Canada. Minimizing unnecessary antibiotics is key for community …

Background: Antimicrobial resistance is an important public health issue globally and in
Canada. To understand the current state of antimicrobial stewardship programs in Ontario …

Background: Antimicrobial overuse contributes to antimicrobial resistance. In the ambulatory
setting, where more than 90% of antibiotics are dispensed, there are no Canadian …

Background Antimicrobial stewardship, a key component of an overall strategy to address
antimicrobial resistance, has been recognized as a global priority. The ability to track and …

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health issue with significant impact
on health care. Antibiogram development and deployment is a key strategy for managing and …

ObjectivesAntibiotic use varies widely between hospitals, but the influence of antimicrobial
stewardship programs (ASPs) on this variability is not known. We aimed to determine the key …

This Evidence Brief aims to investigate the effectiveness of active transportation planning
Goverments have increased their focus on by asking: What are the benefits of adopting AT …