TABLE 3.
Antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) strategies used by surveyed centres (n=50)
| Strategies included in the ASP* | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Direct interaction with the prescriber | 43 (86) |
| Written reminders | 28 (56) |
| Phone feedback to the prescriber | 21 (42) |
| Education | 30 (60) |
| Automatic stop orders | 27 (54) |
| Automatic substitution | 20 (40) |
| Formulary restriction | 20 (40) |
| Local guidelines | 20 (40) |
| Preauthorization requirements | 14 (28) |
| Antimicrobial cycling | 1 (2) |
| Decision support systems | 1 (2) |
*
More than one possible answer per participant