Pediatric infectious disease physician perceptions of antimicrobial stewardship programs

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jul;44(7):1155-1158. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.183. Epub 2022 Aug 8.

Abstract

Pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) improve antibiotic use for hospitalized children. Prescriber surveys indicate acceptance of ASPs, but data on infectious diseases (ID) physician opinions of ASPs are lacking. We conducted a survey of pediatric ID physicians, ASP and non-ASP, and their perceptions of ASP practices and outcomes.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship*
  • Child
  • Communicable Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Physicians*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents