Table 5.
Confidence of Nurses to Perform Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) (N = 583)
| Confidence to Perform ASP Activities (7 Items) | N (%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Unconfident | Unconfident | Neutral | Confident | Very Confident | |
| 1. To review the appropriateness of antimicrobials use | 57 (9.8) | 71 (12.2) | 35 (6) | 172 (29.5) | 248 (42.5) |
| 2. To determine the antimicrobial type to treat common infections such as pneumonia, urinary | 14 (2.4) | 30 (5.1) | 85 (14.6) | 206 (35.3) | 248 (42.5) |
| 3. To adjust the dose and frequency of antimicrobials based on patient and infections | 27 (4.6) | 60 (10.3) | 93 (16) | 293 (50.3) | 110 (18.9) |
| 4. To optimize antimicrobial treatment based on pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic parameters | 122 (20.9) | 38 (6.5) | 157 (26.9) | 153 (26.2) | 113 (19.4) |
| 5. To provide reasonable advice on the course of antimicrobial treatment | 32 (5.5) | 54 (9.3) | 78 (13.4) | 283 (48.6) | 135 (23.2) |
| 6. To identify unnecessary antimicrobial treatment and suggest stopping treatment | 21 (3.6) | 52 (8.9) | 100 (17.2) | 259 (44.4) | 151 (25.9) |
| 7. To participate in consultation and case discussion on antimicrobial treatment | 35 (6) | 42 (7.2) | 88 (15.1) | 364 (62.4) | 54 (9.3) |