Evaluation of a Pilot Digital Antibiotic Tool

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Digital Health
• Pharmacology

Background:

• Paediatric residents often lack confidence in antibiotic selection and prescribing.
• Traditional antibiotic references are not optimized for point-of-care use.
• A digital educational resource was developed to meet residents' prescribing needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To create a user-friendly digital tool for paediatric residents' antibiotic prescribing.
• To provide concise, accessible guidance on commonly used antibiotics.

Main Methods:

• A multidisciplinary team developed a website with guidance for 13 antibiotics.
• Antibiotic selection was based on resident needs and pharmacist intervention data.
• The tool prioritized clarity and usability on mobile and desktop platforms.

Main Results:

• The website received over 1100 visits, with 734 from paediatric residents.
• Frequently visited antibiotic pages corresponded to those needing pharmacist modification.
• Residents rated the site's usability highly (mean score 77.3) and praised its ease of use.

Conclusions:

• The digital tool shows strong early engagement and usability among paediatric residents.
• The resource's alignment with prescribing challenges suggests clinical practice feasibility.
• Future work includes EHR integration and assessing impact on prescribing accuracy and patient safety.