The State of Education and Training for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Indian Hospitals-A Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment.

ABSTRACT: Background: To understand the role of infrastructure, manpower, and education and training (E&T) in relation to Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in Indian healthcare organizations. Methods: Mixed method approach using quantitative survey and qualitative interviews was applied. Through key informants, healthcare professionals from 69 hospitals (public & private) were invited to participate in online survey and follow up qualitative interviews. Thematic analysis was applied to identify the key emerging themes from the interviews. The survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: 60 healthcare professionals from 51 hospitals responded to the survey. Eight doctors participated in semi-structured telephone interviews. 69% (27/39) of the respondents

SUBMITTER: Singh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6466562 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature