Adherence to smartphone-delivered antimicrobial prescribing guidelines in hospitals in Lao PDR: A stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial

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by Vilada Chansamouth, Danoy Chommanam, Sue J. Lee, Susath Vongphachanh, Manivanh Vongsouvath, Sommay Keomany, Viladeth Paphasiri, Chanthala Phamisith, Siho Sengsavang, Phouvieng Douangdala, Khamsay Detleuxay, Sommana Rattana, Bandith Soumphonphakdy, Valy Keoluangkhot, Mavuto Mukaka, Nicholas P. J. Day, H. Rogier van Doorn, Paul Turner, Mayfong Mayxay, Paul N.

Newton, Elizabeth A. Ashley Background Prescribing guidelines are a cornerstone of antimicrobial stewardship programs. Smartphone applications can increase access in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Following the release of the Lao national antimicrobial prescribing guidelines in 2021,…

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Primary source: PLOS Medicine · August 27, 2026

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