Health Care Providers’ Perceptions of Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship at Acute Care Hospitals in Nova Scotia

Abstract

Participants identified current barriers to appropriate use of antimicrobials and suggested facilitators that might improve the use of these drugs. The results of this study could be used by antimicrobial stewardship teams and decision-makers to improve antimicrobial use and stewardship initiatives throughout Nova Scotia, and may be applicable to hospitals outside the province.