A needs assessment study for optimising prescribing practice in secondary care junior doctors: the Antibiotic Prescribing Education among Doctors (APED).

Myriam DrysdaleLuke S P MooreEnrique Castro-SánchezElpiniki SpanoudakiCharlotte GradyAlison H HolmesLydia N Drumright

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2016)

A significant proportion of junior doctors report lone prescribing of antimicrobials in the context of low self-perceived confidence and knowledge in this field, and frequent difficulty in accessing help when necessary. Innovative training, targeting five specific areas identified through this needs assessment, is urgently needed by junior doctors practising in secondary care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
quality improvement
medical students
palliative care
high school
adverse drug
mental health
depressive symptoms
physical activity
social support
pain management
emergency department
virtual reality
electronic health record