NURSING CARE FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
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antimicrobial-resistant, nursing care, prevention and controlAbstract
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major problem of infectious diseases in hospitals. It can be spread easily by someone as a carrier through exposure to aerosols and air if not adequately protected and controlled. It causes adverse effects due to longer treatment duration. Doctors will need to adjust medication for the proper treatment by using multiple antimicrobial combinations, which are expensive and increase the cost of treatment. Patients with AMR have a high mortality rate from both disease complications and treatment. Nurses play an important role in caring; therefore, it is imperative to have knowledge and understanding about caring for patients with antimicrobial resistance: surveillance, prevention, and control of the infection spread. Thus, the rate of infection can be reduced, decreasing the length of stay for treatment and costs. Moreover, nurses should also be able to advise on how to behave when the patient returns home. Thus, this article, focuses on the presentation of nursing guidelines for the prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals; the causes of the occurrence and spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria; proper use of antimicrobials; and advice to promote proper self-care to prevent the spread of infection to families and communities.
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