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Knowledge, beliefs, and confidence regarding infections and antimicrobial stewardship: a survey of Veterans Affairs providers who care for older adults
American Journal of Infection Control (2015)
  • R L Jump
  • B Heath
  • C J Crnich
  • R Moehring
  • K E Schmader
  • D Olds
  • Patricia A Higgins, Case Western Reserve University
Abstract
We conducted an anonymous survey of providers who care for older adults from 10 Veterans Affairs long-term-care facilities to assess their knowledge, beliefs, and confidence toward treating infections and antimicrobial stewardship. The average score on 5 questions assessing knowledge was 3.6 out of 5.0 (95% confidence interval, 3.3-3.9), which supports a need for education regarding the care of older adults with infections.
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Publication Date
2015
Citation Information
R L Jump, B Heath, C J Crnich, R Moehring, et al.. "Knowledge, beliefs, and confidence regarding infections and antimicrobial stewardship: a survey of Veterans Affairs providers who care for older adults" American Journal of Infection Control Vol. 43 Iss. 3 (2015)
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