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A cross-sectional descriptive study of pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding antibiotic resistance and antimicrobial stewardship conducted post-COVID-19 pandemic at a UK NHS Foundation Trust

dc.contributor.authorAbdelsalam Elshenawy, Rasha
dc.contributor.authorUmaru, Nikkie
dc.contributor.authorAslanpour, Zoe
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-31T17:30:01Z
dc.date.available2025-01-31T17:30:01Z
dc.date.issued2025-03-30
dc.identifier.citationAbdelsalam Elshenawy , R , Umaru , N & Aslanpour , Z 2025 , ' A cross-sectional descriptive study of pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding antibiotic resistance and antimicrobial stewardship conducted post-COVID-19 pandemic at a UK NHS Foundation Trust ' , Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research (JPHSR) , vol. 16 , rmaf001 , pp. 1-8 . https://doi.org/10.1093/jphsr/rmaf001
dc.identifier.issn1759-8893
dc.identifier.otherORCID: /0000-0002-2567-0540/work/177105715
dc.identifier.otherORCID: /0000-0002-8954-0817/work/177105738
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2299/28770
dc.description© 2025 The Author(s). Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.description.abstractObjectives Addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become increasingly vital due to the concerning rise in inappropriate antibiotic use exacerbated by the challenges faced during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of pharmacists regarding antibiotic prescribing, AMR, and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) practices, highlighting the role of the workforce in addressing these challenges, based on their experiences during the pandemic within a UK acute care setting at an National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust. Methods In 2023, an online survey conducted via Qualtrics facilitated a prospective cross-sectional study. Pharmacists working within an NHS Foundation Trust during the pandemic participated. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics with IBM SPSS Statistics. Key Findings The majority of respondents were aged 25–31 years, representing 44.0% (55/125), and 70.4% (88/125) held postgraduate degrees. Regarding knowledge, 85.2% (107/125) recognized AMR as a public health concern, 91.2% (114/125) believed actions against AMR would benefit society, and 85.6% (107/125) supported AMS for prudent antibiotic use. For attitudes, 80% (100/125) reported that COVID-19 patient conditions influenced antibiotic prescribing, and 79.2% (99/125) valued communication between microbiologists and AMS teams during the pandemic. Conclusion This descriptive study, conducted at a single NHS Foundation Trust, highlights pharmacists’ exemplary knowledge, showcasing their capability to deliver effective and impactful AMS practices during the pandemic. As vital members of the healthcare workforce, they revealed the potential to co-lead AMS initiatives. Enhanced training is crucial for sustainable AMS practices, confronting AMR, and safeguarding patient lives.en
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dc.language.isoeng
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research (JPHSR)
dc.subjectNHS Foundation Trust
dc.subjectPandemic
dc.subjectpandemic (COVID19)
dc.subjectAntibiotic Dashboard
dc.subjectAntibiotic Optimisation
dc.subjectAntibiotic Prescribing
dc.subjectAntibiotic prescribing trends
dc.subjectAntibiotic resistance
dc.subjectAntibiotic review
dc.subjectAntibiotic Safety Measures
dc.subjectAntibiotic Selection
dc.subjectAntibiotic Stewardship
dc.subjectAntibiotic stewardship
dc.subjectAntibiotic trends
dc.subjectAntibiotic Use
dc.subjectantibiotics
dc.subjectprescribing drug misuse
dc.subjectPrescribing practice
dc.subjectPharmacists role
dc.subjectPharmacists
dc.subjectPharmacists’ Role
dc.subjectantimicrobial
dc.subjectantimicrobial efficacy
dc.subjectAntimicrobial resistance
dc.subjectantimicrobial resistance (AMR)
dc.subjectAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
dc.subjectantimicrobial stewardship
dc.subjectAntimicrobial Stewardship/methods
dc.subjectAntimicrobials
dc.subjectStewardship Evaluation
dc.subjectStewardship practices
dc.subjectResistance
dc.subjectRESISTANCE
dc.subjectknowledge
dc.subjectknowledge for practice
dc.subjectknowledge practices
dc.subjectKnowledge networks
dc.subjectAttitudes
dc.subjectATTITUDES
dc.subjectAttitudes, Teamwork, Health professions education, Medical education,
dc.subjectperceptions
dc.subjectPerceptions and attitudes
dc.subjectCovid-19
dc.subjectCOVID-19 pandemic
dc.subjectCOVID-19 Impact on Antibiotic Practices
dc.subjectCOVID-19 impact
dc.subjectCOVID-19 Pandemic
dc.subjectCOVID-19 Vaccines
dc.subjectCOVID-19/epidemiology
dc.subjectCOVID-19/prevention & control
dc.subjectCOVID-19/psychology
dc.subjectPandemic Effects
dc.subjectPandemic Response
dc.subjectPandemics Preparedness
dc.subjectPandemics/prevention & control
dc.subjectNHS Trust
dc.subjectHealthcare workforce
dc.subjecthealthcare workers
dc.subjectHealthcare Workers'
dc.subjectHealthcare workers' perspectives
dc.subjectHealthcare quality improvement
dc.subjecthealthcare professionals
dc.subjectPublic health concern
dc.subjectPublic Health
dc.subjectPUBLIC HEALTH
dc.subjectPublic Health England (PHE) Toolkit
dc.subjectPublic Health.
dc.subjectcross-sectional study
dc.subjectCross-Sectional Retrospective Review
dc.subjectCross-Sectional Studies
dc.subjectKnowledge and attitudes
dc.subjectPerceptions of AMR
dc.subjectAntibiotic use
dc.subjectMicrobiologist collaboration
dc.subjectMicrobiology
dc.subjectInfection control
dc.subjectPatient safety
dc.subjectPatient Safety
dc.subjecthealth policy
dc.subjectHealth Policy
dc.subjectEvidence-Based Practice
dc.subjectevidence-based practices
dc.subjectSPSS data analysis
dc.subjectUK healthcare system
dc.subjectSustainable AMS practices
dc.subjectSustainable development
dc.subjectSustainable development goals
dc.subjectUnited Nations SDGs
dc.subjectPharmacy
dc.subjectpharmacy development
dc.subjectPharmacy education
dc.subjectPharmacy practice
dc.subjectpharmacy practice
dc.subjectpharmacy profession
dc.subjectPharmacy Service, Hospital/methods
dc.subjectMPharm
dc.subjectOSPAP
dc.subjectMultidisciplinary
dc.subjectMultidisciplinary approach
dc.subjectMultidisciplinary Collaboration
dc.subjectmultidisciplinary team
dc.titleA cross-sectional descriptive study of pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding antibiotic resistance and antimicrobial stewardship conducted post-COVID-19 pandemic at a UK NHS Foundation Trusten
dc.contributor.institutionSchool of Life and Medical Sciences
dc.contributor.institutionDepartment of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Science
dc.contributor.institutionCentre for Health Services and Clinical Research
dc.contributor.institutionPublic Health and Patient Safety Unit
dc.contributor.institutionCentre for Future Societies Research
dc.description.statusPeer reviewed
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rioxxterms.typeJournal Article/Review
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