Abstract
The case for curriculum development in antimicrobial stewardship interventions.
Highlights
To the Editor—The evidence base for antimicrobial stewardship interventions focused only on healthcare worker education is weaker than recommended interventions such as preprescription authorization or postprescription review with feedback
The 2015 Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)/Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Antibiotic Stewardship Guidelines recommend that passive education interventions be complementary to other antimicrobial stewardship activities.[1]
Not recommended as a primary modality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that “education for physicians and other healthcare personnel who prescribe antimicrobials is an essential component of an antimicrobial stewardship program.”[2]. Educational approaches should improve knowledge and enhance skills and behaviors, encouraging putting antimicrobial stewardship into practice.[3]
Summary
To the Editor—The evidence base for antimicrobial stewardship interventions focused only on healthcare worker education is weaker than recommended interventions such as preprescription authorization or postprescription review with feedback. The 2015 Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)/Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Antibiotic Stewardship Guidelines recommend that passive education interventions be complementary to other antimicrobial stewardship activities.[1]
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