Nurses are part of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team
Nurses are part of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team
Active engagement of nurses in antimicrobial stewardship activities is long-overdue. We can all appreciate the nursing presence in management of antimicrobials in different clinical settings, however there is little to no evidence that supports nurses as antimicrobial stewards. This is partly due to barriers, and knowledge gaps that currently exist in nursing practice. We have created nursing resources to help address some of the knowledge gaps that currently exist.
Active engagement of nurses in antimicrobial stewardship activities is long-overdue. We can all appreciate the nursing presence in management of antimicrobials in different clinical settings, however there is little to no evidence that supports nurses as antimicrobial stewards. This is partly due to barriers, and knowledge gaps that currently exist in nursing practice. We have created nursing resources to help address some of the knowledge gaps that currently exist.
Research
At a glance
24
Journal Publications in
FY 2021-2022
15
Grant-funded
studies in progress
118
Canadian and International Organizations collaborated with from 2017
Cited
203 times
2021-2022
$15M+
In active grant funding awarded to ASP led and collaborative projects
We employ various study methods with
47% of our studies using Cohort or Review methods
Practice-based research
make up 62% of all
studies conducted
from 2017
Our team members led or co-led 59% of all studies from 2017

Vision
Our research optimizes antimicrobial use in patients and our society and tackles antimicrobial resistance through innovation in interventions, advancement in best practices, and influence on
health policy, with local, regional and international reach.
Study Populations

Patients on antimicrobials

Clinicians &
Prescribers

COVID-19

Solid Organ Transplant

Maternal
health

Hematology/
Oncology
SHS+UHN Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Research Strategic Plan
Coming soon
Impact of our Research
(% of studies from 2017)
Influence

2. Influence decision making in the healthcare industry at the patient level
3. Influence health services delivery, health risks and other determinants of health at the level of the patient population

14%
15%
33%
4. Influence contributes to societal or population level health and well being
38%
1. Add to knowledge pool

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