Evaluating current practice and knowledge about antibiotic stewardship principles in paediatric tertiary hospitals to identify target areas for future teaching activities.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Antibiotic exposure among hospitalized children is very high. With inappropriate antimicrobial use resulting in increased rates of antimicrobial resistance, the implementation of antibiotic stewardship programs is critically needed. This survey study aimed to identify current practice and knowledge about antibiotic stewardship and infection control among paediatricians in tertiary care paediatric hospitals in and around Munich, Germany.

Methods

A prospective cross-sectional study based on an anonymous questionnaire, structured into different sub-sections regarding antibiotic use, antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic stewardship and infection control, was conducted between 1st of May and 30th of June 2016 in five paediatric hospitals.

Results

In total, 111 paed

SUBMITTER: Kolberg L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9522681 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature