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Antimicrobial stewardship knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among nurses

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We performed a knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) survey of bedside nurses to evaluate perceptions of antimicrobial use and aid in the design of nursing-based antimicrobial stewardship interventions. The survey highlighted discrepancies in knowledge and practice as well as opportunities to improve communication with nursing colleagues.

Source: Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology

DOI: 10.1017/ash.2024.63

Authors: Reinaldo Perez, Jillian E. Hayes, Ali R. Winters, Rebekah H. Wrenn, Rebekah W. Moehring

Institutions: Duke University, Duke Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Use and Resistance

Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,640