Residents and Fellows Research in Progress
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
08:30 AM–10:00 AM
Abstract
Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance is a global health crisis, responsible for 4.95 million deaths in 2019, driven by antibiotic overuse, especially in hospital outpatient departments in low- and middle-income countries. Global antibiotic consumption increased by 65% from 2000 to 2015, leading the United Nations in 2016 to call for AMR National Action Plans. Effective action plans are essential to curb superbugs, emphasizing prudent antimicrobial use across healthcare. Pakistan’s National Action Plan, aligned with WHO’s Global Action Plan on AMR, focuses on awareness and training in public and private hospitals. This study aimed to enhance outpatient antimicrobial stewardship through educational interventions for healthcare professionals and stakeholders in a tertiary care hospital
Research Question or Hypothesis: To what extent does a multidisciplinary educational intervention influence the knowledge and practice of different AMR stakeholders and how do these collectively impact retrospective and prospective antibiotic consumption?
Study Design: Retrospective analysis and educational interventions.
Methods: A 12-month retrospective analysis of antimicrobial consumption, focusing on Defined Daily Doses (DDDs) of highly consumed antibiotics within WHO AWaRe categories, was conducted. This data informed targeted educational interventions, beginning with a comprehensive didactic presentation tailored to stakeholders, followed by a needs assessment to identify specific learning areas. Individualized workshops were then developed to address the unique needs of stakeholders, including physicians, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and hospital management. Pre- and post-intervention assessments evaluated changes in participants' AMS knowledge and attitudes.
Results: Significant improvements were observed, indicating the effectiveness of the educational interventions. The impact of these interventions will be further assessed by comparing pre- and post-intervention DDDs to evaluate the optimization of antimicrobial consumption.
Conclusion:
The study underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in AMS education and demonstrates the potential of targeted interventions to improve antimicrobial practices. The findings contribute valuable evidence supporting the integration of educational AMS strategies, particularly in LMIC where the AMR burden is disproportionately high.
Presenting Author
Sadia Javed Master in clinical pharmacy practiceShifa Tameer-e-Millat university (Shifa college of pharmaceutical sciences)
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