TY - JOUR
T1 - Assessment of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program for Enhancing Clinical Knowledge in Neonatal Care Settings with High Antimicrobial Resistance
AU - Iqbal, Faiza
AU - Siva, N.
AU - Lewis, Leslie Edward S.
AU - Purkayastha, Jayashree
AU - Bharadwaj, Shruthi K.
AU - Nayak, Baby S.
AU - Shenoy, Padmaja A.
AU - Ranjan, Deepshri
AU - Vandana, K. E.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem, which is particularly challenging in developing countries like India. This study attempts to determine the competencies of health care professionals and to update evidence-based policies to address AMR. Method:A survey-based educational interventional study was conducted using a validated structured survey and knowledge questionnaire under 3 domains through an antimicrobial stewardship program. Pooled data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.0. Results:Out of 58 participants, 53 (91%) have observed an increasing trend of multidrug-resistant infections over the last 5 years. There is a significant difference between the overall pretest mean scores (8.12 ± 2.10) and posttest mean scores (12.5 ± 1.49) of clinicians' knowledge with a mean difference of 4.38 ± 0.61, 95% CI of 5.003-3.92, t(57) = 16.62, P <.001). Discussion:The antimicrobial stewardship program was effective in improving the competencies of clinical physicians to improve antimicrobial prescribing and reduce AMR. Moreover, improving the knowledge and competencies among health care professionals will minimize neonatal morbidity and mortality.
AB - Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem, which is particularly challenging in developing countries like India. This study attempts to determine the competencies of health care professionals and to update evidence-based policies to address AMR. Method:A survey-based educational interventional study was conducted using a validated structured survey and knowledge questionnaire under 3 domains through an antimicrobial stewardship program. Pooled data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.0. Results:Out of 58 participants, 53 (91%) have observed an increasing trend of multidrug-resistant infections over the last 5 years. There is a significant difference between the overall pretest mean scores (8.12 ± 2.10) and posttest mean scores (12.5 ± 1.49) of clinicians' knowledge with a mean difference of 4.38 ± 0.61, 95% CI of 5.003-3.92, t(57) = 16.62, P <.001). Discussion:The antimicrobial stewardship program was effective in improving the competencies of clinical physicians to improve antimicrobial prescribing and reduce AMR. Moreover, improving the knowledge and competencies among health care professionals will minimize neonatal morbidity and mortality.
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U2 - 10.1097/QMH.0000000000000468
DO - 10.1097/QMH.0000000000000468
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85208401100
SN - 1063-8628
JO - Quality Management in Health Care
JF - Quality Management in Health Care
M1 - 10.1097/QMH.0000000000000468
ER -