Clinical Nurses' Perception and Performance of Antimicrobial Stewardship
10.22650/JKCNR.2024.30.2.125
- Author:
Bo Yeoung NOH
1
;
Jungok YU
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Dong-A University Hospital
- From:
Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research
2024;30(2):125-138
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to assess the perception and performance of antimicrobial stewardship among clinical nurses and to contribute to establishing their role through an Importance-Performance Analysis(IPA) matrix.
Methods:The study included 203 nurses working in hospitals of general hospital level or higher. Data collection took place from April 9 to May 6, 2024. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Scheffé́ tests, and IPA analysis.
Results:The average perception score for antimicrobial stewardship was 4.42±0.46, while the performance score was 3.96±0.53. Significant differences in perception and performance were observed across several ares: observation of patients, checking with/suggesting to physician based on assessments, implement tests and antimicrobial administration, patient education and support, coordinating multiple disciplines and institutions, acquiring up to date knowledge(p<.050). Perception was highest in the area of implement tests and antimicrobial administration but lowest in coordinating multiple disciplines and institutions.
Conclusion:To establish the specific role of nurses in antimicrobial stewardship, improving nurse perception and fostering collaboration with various experts are essential. Developing educational programs and institutional support tailored to nurses is necessary to address areas identified for improvement in both perception and performance.
