https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39577 Wed 12 May 2021 19:03:40 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39600 2.5 and positive β-D-glucan) having a corresponding positive culture. Echinocandins were the most frequently utilised antifungal class, with caspofungin being the most used antifungal in the sample. The average duration of therapy for the echinocandins ranged between 11 and 16 days. Compliance to guidelines was evaluated accordingto: reason for initiation; drug choice and drug dose. Three levels of compliance were determined: non-compliant, sub-optimal compliance and compliant. xivThe overall compliance,according to recommended treatment guidelines,was found to be suboptimal, with anidentified need foranintervention which targets thedosing of the antifungals used. In conclusion, the research findings highlight the importance of reviewing antifungal prescribing habits and the need for antifungal stewardship programmes.]]> Thu 19 Aug 2021 23:15:26 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39581 Thu 13 May 2021 02:53:39 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39593 Thu 13 May 2021 02:14:10 SAST ]]>