Antibiotic Prescribing Practices and Stewardship in Pediatrics
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Drugs".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 November 2025 | Viewed by 591
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pediatrics; cultural competency; quality improvement; clinical practice guidelines; ambulatory care; patient engagement; utilization; health care
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antibiotic resistance remains one of the main global health challenges, with the World Health Organization identifying it as a significant threat to public health. Children are particularly vulnerable, both as frequent recipients of antibiotics and as victims of the consequences of antimicrobial resistance. Factors such as parental expectations, diagnostic uncertainties, and systemic prescribing habits contribute to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in pediatric populations.
This Special Issue of Children will explore the multifaceted aspects of antibiotic prescription and stewardship in pediatrics. We invite submissions of original research, quality improvement initiatives, implementation studies, health economics and outcome research (HEOR), and health outcome research that explore antibiotic use across various diseases, healthcare settings, and geographic regions. Submissions that delve into patient and family perspectives, educational strategies for learners, the integration of stewardship into clinical practice guidelines, the use of machine learning/artificial intelligence, and approaches to non-hospital-based practices are particularly encouraged.
Our goal is to foster a comprehensive understanding of current practices and to share innovative strategies that promote judicious antibiotic use among children. By bringing together diverse insights and experiences, this Special Issue will inform and inspire clinicians, public health officials, educators, and policymakers in their efforts to combat antibiotic resistance and enhance pediatric care.
Dr. Amanda G. Montalbano
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antimicrobial stewardship
- anti-bacterial agents
- drug prescriptions
- drug resistance
- inappropriate prescribing
- quality improvement
- treatment outcome
- health services research
- diffusion of innovation
- translational medical research
- ambulatory care
- community health services
- practice guidelines
- evidence-based practice
- health knowledge, attitudes, practice
- patient education
- pediatrics
- child
- parents
- infant
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