P14 Multidisciplinary antimicrobial stewardship: transforming COVID-19 pandemic response and combating global antimicrobial resistance in UK healthcare settings
Analysis reveals enhanced antimicrobial stewardship practices during COVID-19, indicating improved interdisciplinary cooperation among healthcare professionals.
Key Points
Antimicrobial stewardship practices improved during COVID-19, enhancing patient safety and resistance prevention.
Mixed-methods approaches were utilized to investigate practices at an NHS Foundation Trust in East England, involving 640 patient records and 240 healthcare professionals.
Regression analysis showed significant shifts in attitudes towards antimicrobial resistance risks among healthcare professionals during the pandemic.
Effective communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals remain critical in addressing antimicrobial stewardship implementation challenges.
Cite This Study
Rasha Abdelsalam Elshenawy (2025) studied this question.