Knowledge and Confidence of Physician Assistant Students in Managing Patients with a Documented Penicillin Allergy.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Physician assistants (PAs) are frequently involved in managing acute bacterial infections in patients with documented penicillin (PCN) allergies. Inappropriate antibiotic choice in patients with existing allergies may place them at undue risk. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and confidence among PA students in managing patients with documented PCN allergies. Methods: An electronic survey was distributed to enrolled students in participating PA programs in North and South Carolina. The survey tool consisted of 20 questions with 13 focused on knowledge and confidence primarily scored on a 5-point Likert scale. Data were collected and protected via the REDCap^® database. Primary objectives were knowledge of penicillin allergies and confidence in man

SUBMITTER: Moody K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12837476 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature