Strategies for improving antibiotic use in Qatar: A survey of pharmacists' perceptions and experiences
Author | Pawluk, Shane |
Author | Black, Emily |
Author | El-Awaisi, Alla |
Available date | 2024-02-04T07:12:43Z |
Publication Date | 2015-02-01 |
Publication Name | International Journal of Pharmacy Practice |
Identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijpp.12108 |
Citation | Shane Pawluk, Emily Black, Alla El-Awaisi, Strategies for improving antibiotic use in Qatar: a survey of pharmacists' perceptions and experiences, International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 23, Issue 1, February 2015, Pages 77–79, https://doi.org/10.1111/ijpp.12108 |
ISSN | 09617671 |
Abstract | Objectives The objectives of this study were to identify antimicrobial stewardship activities in Qatar, identify pharmacist involvement in activities and summarize perceived barriers for implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs). Methods A cross-sectional survey was developed based on study objectives and completed by pharmacists in Qatar. Key findings Most hospital settings have implemented components of ASP. Lack of infectious disease specialists and training of healthcare providers was the most common barrier to implementation or expansion of ASP identified in the hospital and community settings respectively. Conclusion Pharmacists report some components of ASP have been implemented; however, barriers must be overcome to further expand ASPs. |
Sponsor | This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors. This project was reviewed by the institutional review board at Qatar University and was provided with exemption from full ethics review (QU-IRB 121-E/12). |
Language | en |
Publisher | Blackwell Publishing Ltd |
Subject | antibiotics antimicrobial stewardship clinical pharmacy Qatar |
Type | Article |
Pagination | 77-79 |
Issue Number | 1 |
Volume Number | 23 |
ESSN | 2042-7174 |
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