Educational Program for Primary Care on Reducing Antibiotic Overuse for Upper Respiratory Infections
Other Titles
Educational Program for Primary Care on Reducing the Overuse of Antibiotics for Upper Respiratory Infections [Title Slide]
Abstract
With the advent of antibiotics in 1928, the death rate declined (Fleming, 1980; Hoyert et al., 1999). However, antibiotics’ effectiveness led to the notion that antibiotics could be used for various illnesses. Thus, the overuse of antibiotics leaped, causing antibiotic resistance, rising healthcare costs, and increased mortality rates (CDC, 2024). Many research studies identified factors influencing antibiotic overuse for upper respiratory infections (URIs) in primary care, such as primary care providers’ ignorance, and patients’ expectations (Carlsson et al. , 2023; Gidengil et al., 2016). This study aimed to provide an educational program, via the Canva media tool, on reducing the prescribing of antibiotics for URIs. The educational program for this project was developed to determine whether providing additional education on the topic would result in a knowledge increase in family nurse practitioner (FNP) students. A quasi-experimental design was utilized, and 38 FNP students were recruited with the assistance of a nursing faculty from a School of Nursing Graduate program. The educational program was presented in a classroom setting using the Canva media platform. Data collection included informed consent, participants’ demographic data, and pretest and posttest questions. Data analysis was performed using Intellectus Statistic software. A posttest response revealed an increased level of knowledge as evidenced by increased scores on the posttest.
Notes
Reference list included in the attached slide deck.
Sigma Membership
Epsilon Mu
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quasi-Experimental Study, Other
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Antibiotics Resistance, Antibiotics Overprescribing, Antibiotics Overuse, Primary Care Provider Training, Antibiotic Stewardship, Family Nurse Practitioners, Increased Knowledge, Reduced Antibiotic Overuse for Upper Respiratory Infections, Primary Care, Continuing Education, Clinical Practice, Promoting Clinical Outcomes
Recommended Citation
Onwuemene, Adebusola, "Educational Program for Primary Care on Reducing Antibiotic Overuse for Upper Respiratory Infections" (2025). Biennial Convention (CONV). 97.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2025/presentations_2025/97
Conference Name
48th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-11-26
Educational Program for Primary Care on Reducing Antibiotic Overuse for Upper Respiratory Infections
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
With the advent of antibiotics in 1928, the death rate declined (Fleming, 1980; Hoyert et al., 1999). However, antibiotics’ effectiveness led to the notion that antibiotics could be used for various illnesses. Thus, the overuse of antibiotics leaped, causing antibiotic resistance, rising healthcare costs, and increased mortality rates (CDC, 2024). Many research studies identified factors influencing antibiotic overuse for upper respiratory infections (URIs) in primary care, such as primary care providers’ ignorance, and patients’ expectations (Carlsson et al. , 2023; Gidengil et al., 2016). This study aimed to provide an educational program, via the Canva media tool, on reducing the prescribing of antibiotics for URIs. The educational program for this project was developed to determine whether providing additional education on the topic would result in a knowledge increase in family nurse practitioner (FNP) students. A quasi-experimental design was utilized, and 38 FNP students were recruited with the assistance of a nursing faculty from a School of Nursing Graduate program. The educational program was presented in a classroom setting using the Canva media platform. Data collection included informed consent, participants’ demographic data, and pretest and posttest questions. Data analysis was performed using Intellectus Statistic software. A posttest response revealed an increased level of knowledge as evidenced by increased scores on the posttest.
Description
Overuse led to antibiotic resistance, increased costs, and mortality. Research identifies factors contributing to overprescribing antibiotics for upper respiratory infections, including providers' ignorance and patient expectation. A quasi-experimental design with 38 FNP students, and data collection included consent, demographics, and pre/post tests. Results showed an increase in knowledge among participants after the program.