Utilization of the Sharing Antimicrobial Reports for Pediatric Stewardship (SHARPS) Collaborative electronic mailing...

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Infectious Diseases
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Optimizing pediatric antimicrobial stewardship presents significant challenges.
• Effective communication and collaboration are crucial for successful stewardship programs.
• Existing platforms for sharing best practices require evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze communication patterns and content within the Sharing Antimicrobial Reports for Pediatric Stewardship (SHARPS) Collaborative electronic mailing list.
• To identify key discussion topics and participant engagement in pediatric antimicrobial stewardship.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 515 original emails from the SHARPS Collaborative listserv.
• Evaluation of email content and sender/responder roles.
• Assessment of geographic representation of list members.

Main Results:

• Clinical practice guidelines were the most frequent discussion topic.
• Pharmacists were the most active participants, initiating and responding to emails.
• The SHARPS Collaborative demonstrated broad geographic diversity, including members within and outside the United States.

Conclusions:

• The SHARPS Collaborative serves as a valuable platform for pediatric antimicrobial stewardship discussions, particularly regarding clinical guidelines.
• Pharmacist engagement is vital for the success of such collaborative initiatives.
• The diverse membership facilitates the sharing of best practices across different regions.