Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) during COVID-19: eyes and ears on the AMS team

Bethany A. Van Dort; Jonathan Penm; Angus Ritchie; Timothy J. Gray; Amrita Ronnachit; Melissa T. Baysari

doi:10.3233/SHTI230370

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) during COVID-19: eyes and ears on the AMS team

Bethany A. Van Dort, Jonathan Penm, Angus Ritchie, Timothy J. Gray, Amrita Ronnachit, Melissa T. Baysari

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Abstract

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs in hospitals comprise coordinated strategies to optimise antimicrobial use. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the healthcare system, including AMS. This study aimed to understand the work processes of AMS teams during COVID-19 hospital restrictions and the role technology played in supporting AMS. Observations and interviews were conducted with AMS teams at two hospitals in Sydney, Australia. Participants reported an increase in antimicrobial use, a loss of resources for AMS activities, and reduced in-person interactions. Meetings were performed through videoconferencing, which resulted in greater access to information but led to poorer communication and impacted interdisciplinary relationships. As COVID-19 restrictions recede, AMS program changes should be evaluated to understand the most effective strategies to facilitate evidence-based AMS practices.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Context Sensitive Health Informatics and the Pandemic Boost
Subtitle of host publication	All Systems Go!
Editors	Adeola Bamgboje-Ayodele, Mirela Prgomet, Craig E. Kuziemsky, Peter Elkin, Christian Nøhr
Place of Publication	Amsterdam
Publisher	IOS Press
Pages	62-66
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9781643683997
ISBN (Print)	9781643683980
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI230370
Publication status	Published - 22 Jun 2023
Externally published	Yes
Event	Context Sensitive Health Informatics Conference - The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Duration: 5 Jul 2023 → 6 Jul 2023 https://www.cshi-imia.org/

Publication series

Name	Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Publisher	IOS Press
Volume	304
ISSN (Print)	0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)	1879-8365

Conference

Conference	Context Sensitive Health Informatics Conference
Abbreviated title	CSHI 2023
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Sydney
Period	5/07/23 → 6/07/23
Internet address	https://www.cshi-imia.org/

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Keywords

antibiotics
antimicrobial stewardship
COVID-19
qualitative

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Van Dort, B. A., Penm, J., Ritchie, A., Gray, T. J., Ronnachit, A., & Baysari, M. T. (2023). Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) during COVID-19: eyes and ears on the AMS team. In A. Bamgboje-Ayodele, M. Prgomet, C. E. Kuziemsky, P. Elkin, & C. Nøhr (Eds.), Context Sensitive Health Informatics and the Pandemic Boost: All Systems Go! (pp. 62-66). (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics; Vol. 304). IOS Press. https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI230370

Van Dort, Bethany A. ; Penm, Jonathan ; Ritchie, Angus et al. / Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) during COVID-19 : eyes and ears on the AMS team. Context Sensitive Health Informatics and the Pandemic Boost: All Systems Go!. editor / Adeola Bamgboje-Ayodele ; Mirela Prgomet ; Craig E. Kuziemsky ; Peter Elkin ; Christian Nøhr. Amsterdam : IOS Press, 2023. pp. 62-66 (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics).

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Van Dort, BA, Penm, J, Ritchie, A, Gray, TJ, Ronnachit, A & Baysari, MT 2023, Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) during COVID-19: eyes and ears on the AMS team. in A Bamgboje-Ayodele, M Prgomet, CE Kuziemsky, P Elkin & C Nøhr (eds), Context Sensitive Health Informatics and the Pandemic Boost: All Systems Go!. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, vol. 304, IOS Press, Amsterdam, pp. 62-66, Context Sensitive Health Informatics Conference, Sydney, Australia, 5/07/23. https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI230370

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) during COVID-19: eyes and ears on the AMS team. / Van Dort, Bethany A.; Penm, Jonathan; Ritchie, Angus et al.
Context Sensitive Health Informatics and the Pandemic Boost: All Systems Go!. ed. / Adeola Bamgboje-Ayodele; Mirela Prgomet; Craig E. Kuziemsky; Peter Elkin; Christian Nøhr. Amsterdam: IOS Press, 2023. p. 62-66 (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics; Vol. 304).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceeding contribution › peer-review

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Van Dort BA, Penm J, Ritchie A, Gray TJ, Ronnachit A, Baysari MT. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) during COVID-19: eyes and ears on the AMS team. In Bamgboje-Ayodele A, Prgomet M, Kuziemsky CE, Elkin P, Nøhr C, editors, Context Sensitive Health Informatics and the Pandemic Boost: All Systems Go!. Amsterdam: IOS Press. 2023. p. 62-66. (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics). doi: 10.3233/SHTI230370

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) during COVID-19: eyes and ears on the AMS team

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