Knowledge on Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship in Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Cross-sectional study.
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat, causing increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Effective antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is crucial to limit its spread. Nurses play a critical role in addressing AMR, but knowledge deficiency among undergraduate nu...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Nursing Education Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 57 - 66 |
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