Early antibiotic review and AWaRe prescribing in respiratory infections before vs during COVID-19: a two-hospital retrospective cohort study
ABSTRACT Background Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is essential for optimising antibiotic use and limiting antimicrobial resistance. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare delivery, but its effect on early antibiotic review remains unclear. This study compared antibiotic review practices and prescribing patterns a...