Table 2.
Levels of confidence of antibiotics prescribing
| Areas of confidence in prescribing | Very unconfident, N (%) | Unconfident, N (%) | Confident, N (%) | Very confident, N (%) | Uncertain, N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making an accurate diagnosis of infection/sepsis | 0 | 1 (2.0) | 45 (90.0) | 3 (6.0) | 1 (2.0) |
| Deciding not to prescribe an antibiotic if the patient has fever but no severity criteria, and if you are not sure about your diagnosis | 0 | 2 (4.0) | 38 (76) | 6 (12) | 4 (8) |
| Choosing the correct antibiotic | 0 | 6 (12) | 38 (76) | 2 (4) | 4 (8) |
| Choosing the correct dose and interval of administration | 0 | 2 (4) | 42 (84) | 6 (12) | 0 |
| Using a combination therapy if appropriate | 0 | 12 (24) | 23 (46) | 5 (10) | 10 (20) |
| Choosing between IV and oral administration | 0 | 2 (4) | 39 (78) | 9 (18) | 0 |
| Interpreting microbiological results | 0 | 7 (14) | 33 (66) | 7 (14) | 3 (6) |
| Planning to streamline/stop the antibiotic treatment according to clinical evaluation and investigations | 0 | 6 (12) | 37 (74) | 2 (4) | 5 (10) |
| Planning the duration of the antibiotic treatment | 0 | 2 (4) | 42 (84) | 4 (8) | 2 (4) |
Note: N=50.
Abbreviation: IV, intravenous.