Antibiotic Abuse, Antibiotic Use, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Bacteremia
Conditions
Keywords
bacteremia, antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, healthcare workers, antibiotic use, antibiotic abuse
Brief summary
This study is designed to use a questionnaire to assess doctors' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding bloodstream bacterial infections and antibiotic use in Tawam and Al Ain tertiary Hospitals (both hospitals have the same medical team) in Al Ain City, UAE.
Detailed description
Background: Bloodstream bacterial infection is a serious medical problem and one of the leading causes of death worldwide among all age groups. Appropriate and early antibiotic use has been associated with better outcomes based on many clinical trials. On the other hand, misuse and abuse of antibiotics have been linked to long hospital stays, significant morbidity and mortality, increased medical costs and rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Statistics in hospitals involved in the study, showed increased antibiotic consumption compared to previous years and other regional healthcare facilities. Rates of AMR in the UAE have increased significantly in the last decade, based on the 2022 annual report. Aims and objectives This study will assess knowledge, attitude and practice regarding bloodstream bacterial infections and antibiotics use among doctors. It is a questionnaire-based cross-sectional descriptive study that will be conducted at Tawam and Al Ain Hospitals (tertiary hospital, both hospitals have the same medical team). The investigators want to explore the degree of knowledge and attitude, assess the appropriate usage of antibiotics among doctors in different subspecialties, assess any possible barriers, and find solutions such as medical education for this challenging medical problem.
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaire
An online questionnaire will be sent through e-mail to participants. It is divided into 4 sections: demography and general information 9 questions, knowledge 10 questions, attitude 10 questions and practice 10 questions. No previous similar studies were conducted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or internationally based on a search in PubMed and Cochrane library. Hence a validated questionnaire is lacking. Therefore, the questionnaire for this study is designed based on questions encountered daily by colleagues during the consultation, and it can serve the purpose of this study. Consent will be obtained and signed electronically by participants before starting the questionnaire. Participation involves minimal risk. Responses will be anonymous and confidential. Participants' involvement is voluntary, and they can withdraw at any time without any consequences. The time to complete the questionnaire is around 10-15 minutes. Each response will be saved using a unique identifier number.
Sponsors
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Inclusion criteria
All physicians with valid medical licenses working in Tawam and Al Ain tertiary hospitals
Exclusion criteria
Infectious diseases physicians and Microbiologists
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding physician knowledge on antibiotic use in bacterial bloodstream infections (bacteremia). | 1 year | Questions to assess physicians' knowledge related to basic microbiology, bacterial infections and antibiotic spectrum of activity using dichotomous questions; yes/no. |
| Understanding physician attitude on antibiotic use in bacterial bloodstream infections (bacteremia). | 1 year | Questions to assess physicians' attitude in bacteremia management using dichotomous questions; yes/no, Likert scale or multiple choices. |
| Understanding physician practices on antibiotic use in bacterial bloodstream infections (bacteremia). | 1 year | Questions to assess physicians' practice in bacteremia management using dichotomous questions; yes/no, or multiple choices. |
Countries
United Arab Emirates
Outcome results
None listed