Bridging the gap in bloodstream infection management: a survey among non-infectious disease physicians.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Bloodstream infections (BSIs) significantly impact morbidity and mortality. Despite emerging evidence supporting optimal management, substantial variability persists among non-infectious disease (ID) physicians. This study assessed non-ID physicians' knowledge and attitudes in BSI management, identifying critical gaps to inform antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions.

Methods

In December 2024, we conducted an online questionnaire among non-ID physicians at the Provincial Health Care Agency, Trento, Italy. An 18-item questionnaire, developed by a multidisciplinary group, evaluated key domains of BSI management, including diagnostic strategies, antibiotic selection, treatment duration, follow-up management, and ID consultation practices. Descriptive statistics

SUBMITTER: Mori G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12455200 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature