ArticleAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Enhancing Medical Students' Confidence and Knowledge in Antibiotic Prescription and Administration through Virtual Education: A Quasi-Experimental Study.
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- Dynamic CBME in action: rule-based digital case-based learning to evaluate antibiotic-stewardship reasoning in MBBS learners.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- A systematic review of antimicrobial stewardship education for undergraduate students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary science and midwifery using COM-B framework.JAC-antimicrobial resistance · 2026Review
- An evaluation of pre-post antimicrobial stewardship healthcare educational intervention studies utilizing the Kirkpatrick model: a scoping review.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2025Article
- Development and evaluation of a massive open online course (MOOC) to teach medical students the prudent use of antibiotics.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2025Article
- Health Literacy and Interventions on Antibiotics Use and AMR in Younger Generations in High-Income Countries-A Systematic Review.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- 2015 versus 2021: Self-Reported Preparedness to Prescribe Antibiotics Prudently among Final Year Medical Students in Sweden.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundAntibiotic resistance is a worldwide health concern that necessitates antibiotic stewardship. Medical students significantly impact future healthcare practices; thus, their trust in antibiotic prescription and administration is crucial. This research aims to assess medical students' levels of confidence and knowledge in these areas before and after exposure to virtual antibiotic stewardship education.
methodsA one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted with medical students from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants were enrolled in the WHO-online antibiotic stewardship course.
resultsThe group's baseline confidence and background knowledge were reported to be lower than what was offered after introducing the virtual course. The McNemar-Bowker test showed a significant difference in students' confidence in pre-course and post-course scores (Z = 20,
conclusionMedical students experience low confidence in the safe practice of the antibiotic stewardship program. The WHO-online antibiotic stewardship course is considered a valuable resource that can be used in a formative medical curriculum. Thus, educators and the academic curriculum must promote practical strategies to minimize antibiotic stewardship literacy and increase antibiotic prescribing and administration quality. Introducing antibiotic stewardship across the medical curriculum and establishing educational courses are some strategies that can be undertaken to ensure that future doctors are well-educated in the principles and practices of the appropriate use of antibiotic stewardship.
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