Impact of a virtual learning environment on the conscious prescription of antibiotics among Colombian dentists.

ABSTRACT: Appropriate antibiotic prescription contributes to reducing bacterial resistance; therefore, it is critical to provide training regarding this challenge. The objective of this study was to develop a virtual learning environment for antibiotic prescription and to determine its impact on dentists' awareness, attitudes, and intention to practice. First, the learning content on multimedia resources was developed and distributed into three challenges that participants had to overcome. Then, a quasi-experimental study was performed in which the virtual learning environment was implemented on dentists from seven Colombian cities. The median of correct answers and the levels of awareness, attitudes, and intention to practice were compared before, immediately after, and 6-months post-intervention.

SUBMITTER: Angarita-Diaz MDP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8797226 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature