Research priorities for antimicrobial stewardship nurses in a middle-income country: a nominal group technique study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) have become important strategies for addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Despite the increasing number of international publications identifying the important roles played by nurses as part of ASPs in low- and middle-income countries, this topic is yet poorly researched. This study aimed to identify priority research gaps in the Brazilian context concerning nurses' performance in ASPs from the perspective of nursing professionals and explore the main themes among the ideas generated by these nurses.

Methods

This qualitative study used the modified Nominal Group Technique (mNGT) during a three-day online workshop. Content analysis was performed on the basis of the ideas proposed by the participants after the clarific

SUBMITTER: de Lima Gusmao VC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11610058 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature