Role of Pharmacy Professionals in Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance in Hospital Settings

Authors

  • Fawaz Essa A Altamimi
  • Bandar Hamdan Ghareeb Alanazi
  • Fadiyah Salem Sakhani Alruwaili
  • Alanazi Ahmed Hulayyil M
  • Fares Farhan Marmer Alanazi
  • Naif Mohammad Falah Alenezi
  • Salma Nafea Noman Alenaizi
  • Fawaz Khalaf Mashaan Alanazi
  • Abdulkarim Matar Alanazi
  • Saleh Ayed Jalawi Alshammary
  • Madloul Arrak Fawaz Alshammari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.4025

Keywords:

Pharmacy professionals, antimicrobial resistance, hospital settings, medication management, therapeutic guidelines

Abstract

Pharmacy professionals play a crucial role in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within hospital settings through their expertise in medication management and therapeutic guidelines. They are responsible for optimizing the use of antimicrobials by ensuring appropriate selection, dosing, and duration of therapy based on individual patient factors. By participating in multidisciplinary rounds, pharmacy professionals can collaborate with physicians, nurses, and infection control teams to develop tailored treatment plans that minimize the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Furthermore, their involvement in monitoring patient outcomes helps identify ineffective therapies and encourages the use of culture and sensitivity results to guide therapy choices, thereby reducing the emergence of resistant strains. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, pharmacy professionals play an essential role in educating healthcare teams and patients about the importance of antimicrobial stewardship. They can lead or participate in training sessions that inform staff regarding the appropriate use of antimicrobials, highlighting the risks of resistance and strategies to mitigate them. Pharmacy professionals also contribute to the development and implementation of hospital protocols and guidelines that promote rational antibiotic use. By actively engaging in surveillance activities and antibiotic utilization reviews, they help in tracking resistance patterns and developing strategies for intervention. Ultimately, the proactive involvement of pharmacy professionals is vital for fostering a culture of responsible antimicrobial use and enhancing the overall effectiveness of infection control in hospital environments.

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Fawaz Essa A Altamimi, Bandar Hamdan Ghareeb Alanazi, Fadiyah Salem Sakhani Alruwaili, Alanazi Ahmed Hulayyil M, Fares Farhan Marmer Alanazi, Naif Mohammad Falah Alenezi, … Madloul Arrak Fawaz Alshammari. (2024). Role of Pharmacy Professionals in Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance in Hospital Settings. International Journal of Computational and Experimental Science and Engineering, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.4025

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