Outcomes of a National, Cross-Sector Antimicrobial Stewardship Training Initiative for Pharmacists in England.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Pharmacists play a pivotal role in tackling Antimicrobial resistance through antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and are well placed to lead behaviour change interventions across the healthcare system; (2) Methods: A cross-sector AMS training initiative for pharmacists was implemented across England, with three cohorts between 2019-2021. Each cohort took part in an introductory workshop, followed- by a workplace-based quality improvement project supported by peer-assisted learning sessions. Completion of training was determined by an end of training assessment after three to four months. Outcome data and learner survey results were collated, anonymised, and analysed by the training provider. (3) Results: In total, 118 pharmacists participated in the introductory workshop, 70% o

SUBMITTER: Ng V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8544733 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature