Implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs: A study of prescribers' perspective of facilitators and barriers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite promising signs of the benefits associated with Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs), there remains limited knowledge on how to implement ASPs in peculiar settings for a more elaborate impact. This study explored prescriber experiences and perceptions of the usefulness, and feasibility of strategies employed for the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions as well as challenges encountered.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional mixed-method survey of prescribers' perspective of the facilitators and barriers of implementing ASP. The quantitative approach comprised of a semi-structured questionnaire and data collected were analyzed using SPSS version 26 while the qualitative approach used focus group discussions followed by content an

SUBMITTER: Chukwu EE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10798493 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature