Research Article
Mohamad Ibrahim* and Zeinab
Abstract
Background: Mortalities due to super-infections and allergic reactions are taking place as a result of antibiotic use and misuse which in turn has led to bacterial resistance towards different antimicrobial agents. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a private 125-beds Lebanese hospital with the aim to assess clinicians’ perception and knowledge at baseline and after the interventions have been implemented; and to educate clinicians about antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic prescribing practices, and antibiotic stewardship (AS). Results: 6.3% of physicians strongly agreed that the antibiotic resistance is a significant problem in the hospital, compared to 100% of physicians who strongly agreed that the antibiotic resistance is a significant problem in the hospital after the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) was launched. Discussion: An overall positive impression that clinicians had of the ASP was identified; more than 80% of clinicians believed that the program was improving antibiotic use and improving the overall quality of care of hospitalized patients. Conclusion: Clinicians' responses found ASP beneficial to their acts and to the patients' sake, emphasizing the need for such interventions in all health care settings.