Items | Responses | |
---|---|---|
Yes (n & %) | No (n & %) | |
Are you aware of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs and their components? | 87 (47.3) | 97 (52.7) |
Do you have previous AMS experience? | 53 (28.8) | 131 (71.2) |
Have you noticed increasing number of antimicrobial-resistant infections over last 5 years? | 133 (72.3) | 51 (27.7) |
Have you ever been involved in care of patients with an antibiotic-resistant infection? | 128 (69.6) | 56 (30.4) |
Have you worked in health care facilities with AMS programs? | 51 (27.7) | 133 (72.3) |
Have you received specialized training in AMS programs? | 20 (10.9) | 164 (89.1) |
Does your hospital provide guidelines/policy for diagnosis and management of patient with infective problems? | 121 (65.8) | 63 (34.2) |
Do you follow the recommendations of your hospital antimicrobial guidelines/policy? | 128 (69.6) | 56 (30.4) |
Do you believe that antimicrobials are used too much in clinical settings? | 146 (79.3) | 38 (20.7) |
Have you ever been forced to choose antibiotics you feel are inappropriate because of the antibiotic approval program? | 65 (35.3) | 119 (64.7) |
Is the infectious diseases service in your hospital easily accessible and helpful? | 114 (62.0) | 70 (38.0) |
Does your hospital contain drug information services/centers? | 113 (61.4) | 71 (38.6) |