Development and validation of a questionnaire on the use of antimicrobials in primary health care
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https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v14i2.19361Keywords:
Primary Health Care, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infection Control, Surveys and Questionnaires, Validation StudyAbstract
Background and Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat to public health and is related to excessive and inappropriate use of antimicrobials. In Brazil, there are few studies on infection prevention and control strategies and antimicrobial management in primary healthcare. In this study, we developed and validated a questionnaire to assess these strategies. The aim of this study was to develop and validate an evaluation tool designed to investigate the strategies adopted by primary healthcare services to prevent and control infections and manage the use of antimicrobials. Methods:Between February and April 2022, the study involved five Steps: literature review, question development, expert validation, questionnaire finalization, and dissemination. The Content Validity Index was calculated to assess the expert agreement. Results: The final questionnaire with 102 questions was refined based on feedback from experts. The overall average CVI was 0.74, indicating good agreement between experts regarding the representativeness of the items. These suggestions resulted in improvements in the vocabulary and structure of the questionnaire. Conclusion: The questionnaire developed and validated is an accurate and reliable tool for evaluating infection prevention and control strategies and antimicrobial stewardship in primary healthcare. Its use can provide important data for improving health practices, with a view to reducing antimicrobial resistance and improving the quality of services. This study highlights the importance of research in this area to promote the rational use of antimicrobials and strengthen the health system in primary health care.
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