Date of Award
4-2020
Document Type
Project Paper
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
Program Affiliation
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
First Advisor
Dr. Mary Rivard
Abstract
Background: Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is common in outpatient settings across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found in studies that nearly 1 in 3 antibiotics prescribed at outpatient facilities is unnecessary. The misuse and overuse of antibiotics is accelerating the process of antibiotic resistance, as well as causing an increase in adverse events, including death. The literature indicates that knowledge plays a major factor in overprescribing, as well as provider attitude and patient expectations.
Objective: Present clinical practice guidelines to providers within a rural family practice clinic setting aimed at improving antibiotic prescribing. Gather information from providers regarding their knowledge, attitudes and practices. To see if implementing a brief educational session would have an effect on practice behavior.
Methods: A 60 minute educational session took place in a family practice clinic setting in rural Minnesota. The educational intervention consisted of a presentation of clinical practice guidelines to include power point, discussion, and educational materials. Information was also obtained through pre- and post-surveys completed by the providers whom participated in the project.
Results: The results show there was an improvement in knowledge about antibiotic prescribing among the participants. The chart reviews proved there was an increase in following of guidelines by the providers with antibiotic prescribing.
Recommended Citation
Leonard, Christina Rose, "Not a Magic Pill: An Educational Model on Antibiotic Prescribing" (2020). Nursing Capstones. 379.
https://commons.und.edu/nurs-capstones/379