Table 5.
Physician ratings of the usefulness of potential interventions for antibiotic resistance.
| INTERVENTION | USEFUL | MAY BE USEFUL | NOT USEFUL | DON’T KNOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotic restriction. | 46 (50%) | 33 (35%) | 11 (12%) | 3 (3%) |
| Regular microbiology consultations/ward round. | 50 (54%) | 31 (33%) | 7 (8%) | 5 (5%) |
| Improving access to up-to-date information on local antibiotic resistance patterns. | 65 (70%) | 23 (25%) | 3 (3%) | 2 (2%) |
| Ongoing educational program on appropriate antibiotic use. | 67 (73%) | 17 (18%) | 6 (6%) | 3 (3%) |
| Antibiotic cycling. | 18 (19%) | 46 (49%) | 3 (3%) | 26 (29%) |
| Use of institution-specific guidelines for use of antibiotics for common infection. | 69 (74%) | 14 (15%) | 6 (7%) | 4 (4%) |