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The Special Issue aims to foster discussions on how effective integrated infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) strategies are fundamental in the fight to control the spread of AMR.
Guest editor:
Bendetta Allegranzi
Unit Head, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) UnitTechnical Lead for the IPC Taskforce and the Global IPC Network
World Health Organization HQ, Geneva, Switzerland
Special issue information:
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to global health, rendering antimicrobials less effective against infection and leading to increased mortality, prolonged illnesses, and higher healthcare costs. Evidence shows that most of the cases of infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria are associated with healthcare. Without effective interventions, AMR undermines our ability to treat common infections and safely perform routine medical procedures, jeopardizing advancements in healthcare. The spread and impact of AMR and healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) is affect millions of patients worldwide, in both high- and low/middle-income countries.
Effective integrated infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) strategies are fundamental in the fight to control the spread of AMR.
The Journal of Hospital Infection (JHI) is calling for original research, reviews and opinion, with a focus on the impact of integrated AMS and IPC interventions on AMR and HCAIs, and on AMR and HCAI surveillance.
Working with Guest Editor Dr Benedetta Allegranzi, of the World Health Organization (WHO) the JHI seeks to present this research to an international readership in a Special Edition dedicated to the topic, to be published in November 2024.
The JHI particularly seeks work addressing the following aspects from across the world:
Manuscript submission information:
Please submit your paper to Journal of Hospital Infection via Editorial Manager®.To submit your manuscript to the special issue, please select the Article Type VSI: WHO Issue: IPC and AMS.
Deadline for submissions: 30 September 2024.
If you have any related research that does not fall within any of these categories we might still be interested in publishing it; we would encourage you to contact the Editorial Office (journals@his.org.uk) to discuss any research or ideas that you have.
The JHI is the editorially independent scientific publication of the Healthcare Infection Society (HIS). The aim of the Journal is to publish high-quality research and information relating to infection prevention and control that is relevant to an international audience.
The JHI’s instructions for authors are available on the journal website (Guide for Authors), and authors are kindly asked to follow them. When you come to submit your article, please note that you are responding to this call for papers in your cover letter to ensure your work is held for the special edition.
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Keywords:
Antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial stewardship; infection prevention and control; global health; epidemiology; healthcare associated infections; surveillance; economic analyses
Learn more about the benefits of publishing in a special issue.
Interested in becoming a guest editor? Discover the benefits of guest editing a special issue and the valuable contribution that you can make to your field.