Responding to the AMR threat: data and information needs of stakeholders working in regional and remote Australia.
Matthew Barry EustaceLisa HallBhavini PatelTeresa Maria WozniakPublished in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2024)
Our qualitative analysis of interviews with remote Australian healthcare professionals found that they require reliable, local antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data reflecting the geographical diversity of the population they serve. The optimal use of AMR data must consider challenges within this setting, including high staff turnover, limited diagnostic capacity, and antibiotic shortages.