Pediatric infectious disease physician perceptions of antimicrobial stewardship programs

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Jason G Lake1, Michael J Durkin2, Philip M Polgreen3,4

  • 1Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
|August 8, 2022
PubMed

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Pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) enhance antibiotic use in children. This study surveyed infectious diseases (ID) physicians to understand their views on ASPs, as prior data was limited.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are crucial for optimizing antibiotic use in hospitalized children.
  • Existing prescriber surveys show acceptance of ASPs, but the perspectives of pediatric infectious diseases (ID) physicians are not well-documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the perceptions of pediatric infectious diseases (ID) physicians regarding the practices and outcomes of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs).

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to pediatric infectious diseases (ID) physicians.
  • Physicians were categorized as either participating in an ASP or not.
  • The survey collected data on their perceptions of ASP practices and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Data on infectious diseases (ID) physician opinions of ASPs are lacking.
  • The study surveyed pediatric ID physicians, both those involved in ASPs and those not.
  • Perceptions of ASP practices and outcomes were gathered from these physicians.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding infectious diseases (ID) physician perspectives is essential for the effective implementation and refinement of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs).
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the impact of ASPs from the perspective of pediatric ID specialists.

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