Research Article
Assessment of Clinicians Knowledge and Perception on (As) Pre and Post (Asp) Intervention
Author(s): Mohamad Ibrahim and Zeinab BazziMohamad Ibrahim and Zeinab Bazzi
Background: Mortalities due to super-infections and allergic reactions are taking place as a result of antibiotic use and misuse which in turn has led to bacterial resistance towards different antimicrobial agents.
Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a private 125-beds Lebanese hospital with the aim to assess clinicians’ perception and knowledge at baseline and after the interventions have been implemented; and to educate clinicians about antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic prescribing practices, and antibiotic stewardship (AS).
Results: 6.3% of physicians strongly agreed that the antibiotic resistance is a significant problem in the hospital, compared to 100% of physicians who strongly agreed that the antibiotic resistance is a significant problem in the hospital after the antimicrobial stewa.. View More»
