Exploring unintended consequences of adult antimicrobial stewardship programs: An Emerging Infections Network survey

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 May;44(5):791-793. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.104. Epub 2022 Apr 20.

Abstract

We performed a survey of adult infectious diseases (ID) physicians to explore unintended consequences of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP). ID physicians worried about disagreement with colleagues, provider autonomy, and remote recommendations. Non-ASP ID physicians expressed more concern regarding ASPs focus on costs, provider efficiency, and unintended consequences of ASP guidance.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship*
  • Humans
  • Physicians*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires