Abstract
This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) of pharmacists regarding antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) during the COVID-19 pandemic in secondary care settings in the UK. Conducted in 2023, the prospective cross-sectional study used an online survey distributed to registered pharmacists at an NHS Foundation Trust. The study, which included 125 participants, found that a majority acknowledged AMR as a significant public health issue and supported AMS practices. High percentages of respondents agreed that AMS promotes prudent antibiotic use and values multidisciplinary collaboration. These findings underscore the pivotal role of pharmacists in enhancing AMS efforts, optimising antibiotic use, and improving patient safety and care quality during the pandemic.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 18 May 2024 |
| Event | BSAC Spring Conference 2024 & AGM: EFFECTIVE ANTIMICROBIAL MANAGEMENT: THE WHAT, WHY & HOW - QEII Conference Centre London & online, London, United Kingdom Duration: 17 May 2024 → 18 May 2024 https://bsac-conference.com/ |
Conference
| Conference | BSAC Spring Conference 2024 & AGM |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 17/05/24 → 18/05/24 |
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Keywords
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacist role
- knowledge
- attitude
- Perception
- knowledge practices
- practice
- antimicrobial resistance
- antimicrobial stewardship
- Antimicrobial stewardship programme
- Antimicrobial Stewardship/methods
- Antimicrobial stewardship programs
- antimicrobial agents
- antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- Antibiotic awareness week
- Antibiotics
- Antibiotic safety
- Antibiotic review
- Antibiotic resistance
- Antibiotic research
- antibiotic prescribing
- Public health
- Global Health
- Survey study
- Questionnaire
- Survey methodology
- Questionnaire design
- Prospective Studies