Review of question and answer session.

Area of Science:

• Infectious Diseases
• Clinical Microbiology
• Public Health

Background:

• Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) are common and can lead to serious complications.
• Understanding the epidemiology and etiology of complicated SSTIs (cSSTI) is crucial for effective treatment.
• Assessing healthcare professionals' knowledge is key to improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the baseline knowledge of workshop participants regarding SSTI and cSSTI.
• To identify knowledge gaps in the etiology, epidemiology, terminology, and treatment of cSSTI.
• To inform future educational strategies for managing SSTIs.

Main Methods:

• An anonymous electronic audience response system was used to poll workshop attendees.
• Twenty questions covering cSSTI etiology, epidemiology, terminology, and treatment were administered.
• Audience responses were collected and analyzed prior to oral presentations.

Main Results:

• The study assessed participant knowledge across four key areas of cSSTI.
• Results provided insights into the current understanding of SSTI epidemiology and etiology.
• Audience responses informed the discussion on current treatment approaches for cSSTI.

Conclusions:

• The poll identified specific areas of knowledge regarding SSTIs and cSSTIs among attendees.
• The findings highlight the need for targeted education on cSSTI management.
• This assessment serves as a baseline for future interventions to improve SSTI care.