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Halfway to salvation, or halfway to hell? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH GOVERNANCE 2016. [DOI: 10.1108/ijhg-06-2016-0029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
– For this themed issue, the purpose of this paper is to select papers that examine progress on addressing concerns raised in one of the Journal’s 2015 viewpoint articles.
Design/methodology/approach
– The authors contributing to this issue describe the evolution, current state and challenges facing development of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives in their communities. This editorial summarizes concerns raised in the 2015 viewpoint and provides a link to newer information for each of these problems.
Findings
– Progress is being made to build the political will for implementing initiatives that of necessity must span a wide swath of jurisdictions and national agencies in each country; the information resources necessary to maintain current awareness of evolving drug usage and resistance patterns; the infrastructure required to educate both public and professionals; and at least monitor if not ensure compliance.
Practical implications
– The concepts and experiences reported in this issue can inform policy and governance development in countries that are not as far along the path, as well as contribute to a global dialogue on what works best for whom under what circumstances.
Originality/value
– Details in this themed issue expand on overviews provided in a recent World Health Organization report. This Journal intends to contribute to the advancement of timely knowledge translation by welcoming more papers on this topic, papers at a level of detail like those in this issue, so that our readers can remain abreast of the changing global context.
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IJHG review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH GOVERNANCE 2016. [DOI: 10.1108/ijhg-06-2016-0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview and commentary on the articles contained in the current issue of the journal.
Design/methodology/approach
– The review is prepared by the review editor to highlight key points within each paper.
Findings
– Enables readers to scan content and select articles of most interest or relevance to their needs.
Originality/value
– The IJHG is the only Emerald journal with a review section of this type and therefore makes a unique contribution to the content of the journal.
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