IMPACT OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE ON HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES

IMPACT OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE ON HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES Dr. Imran Aslam Ph.D. Research Assistant & Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology Samarkand State Medical University E-mail: [email protected] Dr. Ayesha Ashraf Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Samarkand State Medical University E-mail: [email protected] https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14029208 Abstract: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) has arisen as a critical concern in contemporary healthcare, significantly impacting patient outcomes, healthcare systems, and worldwide public health. As bacteria develop resistance to widely utilized antibiotics, infections become progressively challenging to manage, leading to prolonged hospitalizations, elevated treatment expenses, and heightened morbidity and fatality rates. This study examines the effects of ABR on healthcare outcomes, encompassing clinical, economic, and systemic difficulties it poses. The paper emphasizes the significance of antimicrobial stewardship programs in alleviating these consequences and offers recommendations for improving existing hospital policies and procedures. Keywords: Antibiotic resistance, healthcare outcomes, antimicrobial stewardship programs, hospital stays, treatment costs, mortality rates, infection complications, public health.