Antibiotic optimization in hospitalized children with non-severe community-acquired pneumonia: lessons from an antimicrobial stewardship intervention (2022–2024)
CP implementation improved adherence to evidence-based antibiotic prescribing, reduced broad-spectrum use, and increased early IV-to-oral transitions without compromising outcomes. However, unchanged therapy duration and LOS highlight the need for further AMS interventions, clinician education, and integration of viral and bacterial diagnostics to support optimal antibiotic use.
Authors
- Giuseppe Indolfi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3830-9823)
- Micol Stivala
- Sandra Trapani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1105-1500)
- Luisa Galli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7912-3366)
- Carlotta Montagnani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5950-4965)
- Federica Attaianese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7463-8567)
- Roberto Privato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0352-161X)
Institutions
- Meyer Children's Hospital (IT)
- University of Florence (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1660776
- Primary Topic
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00