Antimicrobial Resistance Trends at Lima Memorial Hospital
Honors Capstone Project
1
Advisor(s)
Dr. Brittany Bates
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Paper
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Dean's Heritage Room
Start Date
18-4-2023 3:00 PM
End Date
18-4-2023 5:00 PM
Abstract
Antimicrobial Resistance Trends at Lima Memorial Hospital
Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance is a prominent threat to healthcare all around the world. Resistance occurs when bacteria that are not susceptible to a given antibiotic reproduce and pass along this trait. Over time this process can lead to certain antibiotics losing some, or even all of their potential applications for treatment of infections.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to educate prescribers at Lima Memorial Hospital (LMH) in order to reduce the negative effects of antimicrobial resistance.
Methods: An educational video will be made with data from 2019, 2021, and 2022 antibiograms and literature searches regarding the concerning trends in antimicrobial resistance. Prescribers at LMH will be educated about the trends in antimicrobial resistance, as well as possible ways to avoid increasing resistance rates through an educational video session. They will be given a pre- and post-educational survey to assess their knowledge of the subject.
Results: This project is currently ongoing. Educational materials and surveys are in development. Data will be available in April 2023. It is expected that participants will have an increased understanding and awareness of antimicrobial resistance following the educational presentation.
Keywords: Infectious disease, antibiotic, stewardship, hospital, bacteria
Recommended Citation
Pfaff, Christopher, "Antimicrobial Resistance Trends at Lima Memorial Hospital" (2023). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 10.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2023/papers/10
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Antimicrobial Resistance Trends at Lima Memorial Hospital
ONU McIntosh Center; Dean's Heritage Room
Antimicrobial Resistance Trends at Lima Memorial Hospital
Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance is a prominent threat to healthcare all around the world. Resistance occurs when bacteria that are not susceptible to a given antibiotic reproduce and pass along this trait. Over time this process can lead to certain antibiotics losing some, or even all of their potential applications for treatment of infections.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to educate prescribers at Lima Memorial Hospital (LMH) in order to reduce the negative effects of antimicrobial resistance.
Methods: An educational video will be made with data from 2019, 2021, and 2022 antibiograms and literature searches regarding the concerning trends in antimicrobial resistance. Prescribers at LMH will be educated about the trends in antimicrobial resistance, as well as possible ways to avoid increasing resistance rates through an educational video session. They will be given a pre- and post-educational survey to assess their knowledge of the subject.
Results: This project is currently ongoing. Educational materials and surveys are in development. Data will be available in April 2023. It is expected that participants will have an increased understanding and awareness of antimicrobial resistance following the educational presentation.
Keywords: Infectious disease, antibiotic, stewardship, hospital, bacteria