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Antimicrobial stewardship: Staff nurse knowledge and attitudes
Katreena Merrill1, Sandra Forsyth Hanson2, Sharon Sumner3
1College of Nursing, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
American Journal of Infection Control
|May 27, 2019
Summary
Many registered nurses lack awareness of antimicrobial stewardship (AS) despite its importance. Enhancing nursing knowledge and involvement is crucial for effective AS programs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Registered nurses possess unique qualifications to enhance antimicrobial stewardship (AS) processes.
- Further development is needed to define and integrate the nursing role in AS.
- Gaps in registered nurse knowledge and attitudes toward AS require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess registered nurse knowledge, attitudes, and perceived importance of antimicrobial stewardship (AS).
- To identify potential gaps in nursing understanding and involvement in AS initiatives.
- To inform infection preventionists on how to support nursing engagement in AS.
Main Methods:
- An online descriptive survey was administered to approximately 2,000 bedside registered nurses.
- The survey comprised 15 questions covering AS knowledge, antimicrobial use, resistance, and resources.
- Data were collected from a convenience sample of nurses across three hospitals.
Main Results:
- Only 52% of the 316 responding nurses were familiar with the term "antimicrobial stewardship."
- Despite low awareness, 39.6% considered AS programs moderately or extremely important.
- A significant majority (95%) of nurses expressed a desire to be involved in AS interventions.
Conclusions:
- Significant gaps exist in staff nurse knowledge regarding antimicrobial stewardship (AS).
- Nurses recognize the importance of AS and are eager to participate in interventions.
- Targeted education by infection preventionists is essential to increase awareness and demonstrate nurses' role in AS.
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