Open AccessStrategies for improving antibiotic use in Q atar: a survey of pharmacists' perceptions and experiences
Author(s) -
Pawluk Shane,
Black Emily,
ElAwaisi Alla
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
international journal of pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.42
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 2042-7174
pISSN - 0961-7671
DOI - 10.1111/ijpp.12108
Subject(s) - medicine , antimicrobial stewardship , pharmacist , nursing , health care , family medicine , stewardship (theology) , pharmacy , antibiotic resistance , antibiotics , microbiology and biotechnology , economics , biology , economic growth , politics , political science , law
Objectives The objectives of this study were to identify antimicrobial stewardship activities in Q atar, identify pharmacist involvement in activities and summarize perceived barriers for implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs ( ASP s). Methods A cross‐sectional survey was developed based on study objectives and completed by pharmacists in Q atar. 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 .