Opportunities to Enhance Diagnostic Testing and Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Qualitative Multinational Survey of Healthcare Professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health challenge. Global efforts to decrease AMR through antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) initiatives include education and optimising the use of diagnostic technologies and antibiotics. Despite this, economic and societal challenges hinder AMS efforts. The objective of this study was to obtain insights from healthcare professionals (HCPs) on current challenges and identify opportunities for optimising diagnostic test utilisation and AMS efforts.

Methods

Three hundred HCPs from six countries (representing varied gross national incomes per capita, healthcare system structure, and AMR rates) were surveyed between November 2022 through January 2023. A targeted literature review and expert interviews were conducted to

SUBMITTER: Jinks T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11219704 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature