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Skills, Not Just Knowledge: Infectious Diseases Fellows' Recommendations Regarding Antimicrobial Stewardship Training
Megan K Wasson1, Vera P Luther2, Wendy S Armstrong3
1Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Summary
Infectious diseases fellows desire structured antimicrobial stewardship (AS) training, preferring practical, interactive learning. Current fellowship education often lacks formal AS curricula, highlighting a need for standardized approaches.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Antimicrobial stewardship (AS) is crucial in infectious diseases (ID) training.
- Many ID fellowships lack formal AS training, and fellows' learning preferences are not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore infectious diseases fellows' experiences and preferences for antimicrobial stewardship (AS) education during fellowship.
Main Methods:
- Conducted 24 in-depth interviews with ID fellows across the United States in 2018-2019.
- Transcribed, deidentified, and analyzed interview data to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Fellows reported variable AS exposure impacting career attitudes but recognized the importance of general stewardship principles.
- Most learning occurred informally; fellows desired standardized, structured curricula with practical, interactive sessions and faculty feedback.
- Key preferences included learning communication strategies for stewardship recommendations, especially in conflict situations.
Conclusions:
- Infectious diseases fellows advocate for standardized AS curricula within their training.
- They prefer structured, practical, and interactive learning experiences to enhance stewardship knowledge and skills.
Keywords:
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