Factors influencing choices of empirical antibiotic treatment for bacterial infections in a scenario-based survey in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes have been implemented around the world to guide rational use of antibiotics but implementation is challenging, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, including Vietnam. Understanding factors influencing doctors' prescribing choices for empirical treatment can help design AMS interventions in these settings.

Objectives

To understand doctors' choices of antibiotics for empirical treatment of common bacterial infections and the factors influencing decision-making.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey among medical professionals applying for a postgraduate programme at Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam. We used a published survey developed for internal medicine doctors in Canada. The survey was self

SUBMITTER: Vu TLH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7653509 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature