Knowledge, beliefs, and confidence regarding infections and antimicrobial stewardship: a survey of Veterans Affairs providers who care for older adults

Am J Infect Control. 2015 Mar 1;43(3):298-300. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2014.11.017.

Abstract

We conducted an anonymous survey of providers who care for older adults from 10 Veterans Affairs long-term-care facilities to assess their knowledge, beliefs, and confidence toward treating infections and antimicrobial stewardship. The average score on 5 questions assessing knowledge was 3.6 out of 5.0 (95% confidence interval, 3.3-3.9), which supports a need for education regarding the care of older adults with infections.

Keywords: Antibiotic resistance; Long-term care; Nursing homes; VA Community Living Center.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Bacterial Infections / drug therapy*
  • Data Collection
  • Drug Prescriptions / standards*
  • Drug Utilization / standards*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Homes
  • Professional Competence*
  • Veterans*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents