Antimicrobial drug use and antimicrobial resistance in companion animal medicine
Year: 2020
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a persistent global public health threat. Antimicrobial drug (AMD) use is a major driver of the development of AMR. AMD use in companion animal medicine in the United States is a relatively unexplored contributor to AMR. Furthermore, the influence of other key stakeholders, such as pet owners, in the AMD prescription process has not been extensively studied. While AMD use in production animal medicine is commonly cited as a major player in the acceleration of AMR, companion animal medicine is typically not included in the conversation, excluding it from the One Health approach to combat AMR. It is hypothesized that AMDs are over-prescribed in companion animal medicine and that pet owners have a substantial role in the AMD use process. The objectives of this dissertation were to inform a solution using a complex intervention framework. This type of framework is appropriate when the goal is to modify a number of behaviors among diverse targeted groups. In this case, the goal a complex intervention strategy is to improve the way AMDs are prescribed, dispensed and administered in companion animal medicine. As an effective complex intervention requires the efforts of many stakeholders, this dissertation seeks to contribute to the development phase of the iterative complex intervention cycle. By defining the problem, engaging key stakeholders and informing the development of effective interventions, the stage can be set for further intervention development, piloting, evaluation and eventual implementation.
DOI: 10.25677/jsyc-bj68
Author: Taylor, Daniel
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3118934360