Kovačević Zorana, Čudina Nikola, Pećin Marko, Samardžija Marko, Pajić Marko, Pintarić Selma, Vlahek Ivan, Ružić Zoran, Vračar Vuk, Galić Ivan, Horvat Olga
Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovica 8, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Animals (Basel). 2024 Sep 21;14(18):2736. doi: 10.3390/ani14182736.
Effective antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is crucial for combating the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in veterinary medicine. Educational programs targeting veterinary students can play a significant role in shaping their knowledge and attitudes toward antimicrobial use and stewardship. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of educational programs on the knowledge and attitudes regarding AMS among veterinary students in Serbia. A structured educational program on AMS was implemented for veterinary students at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad. Pre- and post-symposium assessments were conducted to measure changes in students' knowledge and attitudes. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and focus groups, to gather quantitative and qualitative data. The study resulted in significant short-term improvements in students' knowledge of AMS principles and their attitudes toward responsible antimicrobial use. Participants demonstrated a better understanding of the mechanisms of resistance and the importance of adhering to stewardship guidelines. Qualitative feedback indicated increased awareness of the consequences of inappropriate antimicrobial use and a stronger commitment to applying stewardship practices in their future careers. The educational programs effectively enhanced immediate veterinary students' knowledge and attitudes regarding AMS. These findings underscore the importance of integrating targeted educational programs into veterinary curricula to promote responsible antimicrobial use and combat resistance in veterinary practice.
有效的抗菌药物管理(AMS)对于对抗抗菌药物耐药性(AMR)的上升至关重要,尤其是在兽医学领域。针对兽医专业学生的教育项目在塑造他们对抗菌药物使用和管理的知识及态度方面可以发挥重要作用。本研究旨在评估教育项目对塞尔维亚兽医专业学生关于AMS的知识和态度的影响。为诺维萨德大学农业学院的兽医专业学生实施了一项关于AMS的结构化教育项目。在研讨会前后进行了评估,以衡量学生知识和态度的变化。该研究采用了混合方法,包括调查和焦点小组,以收集定量和定性数据。研究结果显示,学生对AMS原则的知识及其对负责任的抗菌药物使用的态度在短期内有显著改善。参与者对耐药机制以及遵守管理指南的重要性有了更好的理解。定性反馈表明,他们对不当使用抗菌药物的后果的认识有所提高,并更坚定地承诺在未来职业生涯中应用管理措施。这些教育项目有效地增强了兽医专业学生对AMS的即时知识和态度。这些发现强调了将有针对性的教育项目纳入兽医课程以促进负责任的抗菌药物使用和对抗兽医实践中的耐药性的重要性。