What are the Challenges of Implementing Antibiotic Stewardship in Cancer Care?
Several challenges exist, including the difficulty in distinguishing between bacterial infections and other causes of fever in immunocompromised patients, the urgency to treat suspected infections promptly, and the limited data on the optimal use of antibiotics in cancer patients. Additionally, healthcare providers may face pressure to prescribe antibiotics even when they are not necessary due to patient expectations or lack of rapid diagnostic tools.
