Gaps and barriers in the implementation and functioning of antimicrobial stewardship programmes: results from an educational and behavioural mixed methods needs assessment in France, the United States, Mexico and India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence shows limited adherence to antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) principles.

Objectives

To identify educational gaps and systemic barriers obstructing adherence to AMS principles.

Methods

A mixed-methods study combining a thematic analysis of qualitative interviews (January-February 2021) and inferential analysis of quantitative surveys (May-June 2021) was conducted. Participants from France, the USA, Mexico and India were purposively sampled from online panels of healthcare professionals to include infectious disease physicians, infection control specialists, clinical microbiologists, pharmacologists or pharmacists expected to apply AMS principles in their practice setting (e.g. clinic, academic-affiliated or community-based hospital). A gap analysis fr

SUBMITTER: Lazure P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9524477 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature