Table 5.
Confidence level of clinical year medical students to prescribe antimicrobials
| Statement | VC (n, %) | C (n, %) | U (n, %) | UC (n, %) | VUC (n, %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making an accurate diagnosis of infection/sepsis | 121(17.8) | 456 (66.9) | 24 (3.5) | 54 (7.9) | 26 (3.8) |
| Choosing the correct antimicrobial to use | 72 (10.6) | 484 (71.1) | 24 (3.5) | 82 (12.0) | 19 (2.8) |
| Choosing the correct dose and interval of administration | 86 (12.6) | 439 (64.5) | 26 (3.8) | 108 (15.9) | 22 (3.2) |
| Using a combination therapy if appropriate | 67 (9.8) | 443 (65.1) | 31 (4.6) | 115 (16.9) | 25 (3.7) |
| Choosing between intravenous and oral administration | 115 (16.9) | 458 (67.2) | 22 (3.2) | 63 (9.3) | 23 (3.4) |
| Planning to streamline/stop the antimicrobial treatment, according to clinical evaluation and investigations | 66 (9.7) | 425 (62.4) | 63 (9.3) | 106 (15.6) | 21 (3.1) |
VC very confident, C confident, U uncertain, UC unconfident, VUC very unconfident