The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the antimicrobial stewardship workforce in Scottish acute care hospitals-a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes seek to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance by minimizing inappropriate antimicrobial use. The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was characterized by initial widespread use of antimicrobials in patients with COVID-19, with potential negative effects on AMS efforts.

Objective

To explore the impact of the pandemic on the AMS workforce in Scottish acute care hospitals.

Method

Individual, semi-structured online interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of clinical staff who had an AMS focused role in Scottish Health Boards. Interviews explored staff experiences of facilitating AMS during the pandemic. Data were analysed using inductive content analysis.

Results

Thirteen staff from seven

SUBMITTER: Matuluko A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11635100 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature