Abstract

Common caregiver viewpoints regarding antibiotic use in school-age children were analyzed utilizing Q-methodology. An educational in-service was conducted based on the findings to improve understanding of antibiotics. A pre- and post-test survey of participants was created to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational intervention.

Author Details

Angela Opsahl, DNP, RN, CPHQ; Allyson Hunsinger, SN; Nicholas Bell, SN; Megan Eble, SN; Emily Pedigo, SN; Breanna Martlage, SN -- School of Nursing, Indiana University School of Nursing, Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Desiree Hensel, PhD, RN, PCNS-BC, CNE, School of Nursing, Curry College, Milton, Massachusetts, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Antibiotic Stewardship, Caregiver, Education

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Perceptions and understanding of antibiotic use with caregivers of school-age children

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Common caregiver viewpoints regarding antibiotic use in school-age children were analyzed utilizing Q-methodology. An educational in-service was conducted based on the findings to improve understanding of antibiotics. A pre- and post-test survey of participants was created to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational intervention.