TY - JOUR

T1 - Supporting antimicrobial stewardship in Ghana

T2 - evaluation of the impact of training on knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals in two hospitals

AU - Goldthorpe, Joanna

AU - Sneddon, Jacqueline

AU - Cameron, Elaine

AU - Kurdi, Amanj

AU - Kerr, Fran

AU - Afriyie, Daniel Kwame

AU - Sefah, Israel

AU - Cockburn, Alison

AU - Seaton, Andrew

PY - 2020/12/1

Y1 - 2020/12/1

N2 - BackgroundA Commonwealth Partnership for Antimicrobial Stewardship was created between the Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group (SAPG), Ghana Police Hospital and Keta Municipal Hospital. During a scoping visit, requirements for implementing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), areas for improvement and training needs were identified.MethodsA multidisciplinary team from SAPG and health psychologists from The Change Exchange developed and delivered multi-professional evidence-based teaching incorporating behavioural science, supported by partner pharmacists in each hospital. Four sessions were delivered over 2 days to 60 participants across both sites. Before and after the sessions, participants were asked to complete a knowledge quiz and a behaviours survey. Results were analysed using t-tests.ResultsComparison of the participants’ pre- and post-test quiz scores (Keta Municipal Hospital 9.4 and 10.9, Ghana Police Hospital 9.2 and 11.1, respectively) demonstrated statistically significant improvement in knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and appropriate use of antibiotics. Comparison of survey responses before and after the education sessions indicated that the education had a positive impact on participants’ attitudes towards the issue of antimicrobial resistance, their role in AMS and confidence in using the Ghana Standard Treatment Guidelines. Participants were also more likely to question colleagues about compliance with guidelines. Forty-eight participants (80%) completed a training evaluation and all responded positively.ConclusionsThe education sessions appeared to be successful in improving knowledge and behaviours of hospital staff. Cascade of an abbreviated version of the training by partner pharmacists and AMS teams in Ghana will ensure that all staff have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to support AMS.

AB - BackgroundA Commonwealth Partnership for Antimicrobial Stewardship was created between the Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group (SAPG), Ghana Police Hospital and Keta Municipal Hospital. During a scoping visit, requirements for implementing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), areas for improvement and training needs were identified.MethodsA multidisciplinary team from SAPG and health psychologists from The Change Exchange developed and delivered multi-professional evidence-based teaching incorporating behavioural science, supported by partner pharmacists in each hospital. Four sessions were delivered over 2 days to 60 participants across both sites. Before and after the sessions, participants were asked to complete a knowledge quiz and a behaviours survey. Results were analysed using t-tests.ResultsComparison of the participants’ pre- and post-test quiz scores (Keta Municipal Hospital 9.4 and 10.9, Ghana Police Hospital 9.2 and 11.1, respectively) demonstrated statistically significant improvement in knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and appropriate use of antibiotics. Comparison of survey responses before and after the education sessions indicated that the education had a positive impact on participants’ attitudes towards the issue of antimicrobial resistance, their role in AMS and confidence in using the Ghana Standard Treatment Guidelines. Participants were also more likely to question colleagues about compliance with guidelines. Forty-eight participants (80%) completed a training evaluation and all responded positively.ConclusionsThe education sessions appeared to be successful in improving knowledge and behaviours of hospital staff. Cascade of an abbreviated version of the training by partner pharmacists and AMS teams in Ghana will ensure that all staff have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to support AMS.

UR - https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/supporting-antimicrobial-stewardship-in-ghana-evaluation-of-the-impact-of-training-on-knowledge-and-attitudes-of-healthcare-professionals-in-two-hospitals(252c766d-08bb-4ebe-8e1d-e8b090acc7df).html

U2 - 10.1093/jacamr/dlaa092

DO - 10.1093/jacamr/dlaa092

M3 - Journal article

VL - 2

JO - JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance

JF - JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance

IS - 4

M1 - dlaa092

ER -