https://digitallibrary.bldedu.ac.in/xmlui/handle/123456789/425 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:29:59 GMT 2026-04-04T08:29:59Z https://digitallibrary.bldedu.ac.in/xmlui/handle/123456789/5594 EVALUATION OF CONCEPT OF ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP AMONG UG MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF USE OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND MINIMIZING ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANC Patil, Jyoti S Objectives: The objective of this study is to assess interns perception and knowledge about antibiotic stewardship and their preparedness for appropriate use of antimicrobials and to prescribe antimicrobials. Methods: The 164 medical interns of BLDE (DU)’s Shri B.M. Patil Medical College who provided consent to participate in the study were included in this cross-sectional web-based online survey. The study was carried out using a validated questionnaire. The data were analyzed using the statistical tool for the social sciences (Version 20). Results: Out of the 164 interns, 133 (83.1%) completed the entire survey. The term “antimicrobial stewardship” was familiar to 51% (n=68). 50% (n=66) agreed that antibiotics are inappropriately used at the hospital. Approximately 88% (n=104) and 85% (n=113) of the interns thought that insufficient infection control practices and the use of wide spectrum antibiotics were the main causes of resistance development, respectively. About 90% (n=119) thought that lecture series and grand round discussions on the responsible use of antibiotics were good educational tools. About 37% (n=49), 41% (n=54), and 24% (n=32) of the interns understood the proper antibiotic selection for treating simple cases of urinary tract infections, could de-escalate antibiotic therapy, understand an anti-biogram, and could match a different combination of antimicrobials and microorganisms, respectively. Conclusion: The major findings of our study were, despite students having good perception, the knowledge component was inadequate, that is, they lacked their preparedness and confidence to prescribe antibiotics which emphasizes that the students are aware of the antimicrobial stewardship but their knowledge domain needs to be improved for better application in their clinical practice. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://digitallibrary.bldedu.ac.in/xmlui/handle/123456789/5594 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z https://digitallibrary.bldedu.ac.in/xmlui/handle/123456789/5366 Analysis of Prescribing Practices in the Dermatology Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital. Bapugouda Patil, Jyoti Patil, Leela Hugar, Gurudatta Moharir. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://digitallibrary.bldedu.ac.in/xmlui/handle/123456789/5366 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://digitallibrary.bldedu.ac.in/xmlui/handle/123456789/5320 Competency‑Based Medical Education: Perception and Challenges among Students. Jyoti S Patil, S Latha, Vijaya Patil, Leela Hugar. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://digitallibrary.bldedu.ac.in/xmlui/handle/123456789/5320 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://digitallibrary.bldedu.ac.in/xmlui/handle/123456789/4809 Analysis of Prescribing Practices in the Dermatology Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital Patil, Bapugouda; Patil, Jyoti; Hugar, Leela; Gurudatta, Moharir The practice of appropriately prescribing and delivering pharmaceuticals to the right patient for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases is referred to as "rational drug usage". Patients should receive pharmaceuticals that are appropriate for their clinical needs, given in doses that meet their needs, for long enough periods of time, and for the least amount of money possible. Minimizing drug therapy costs without sacrificing therapeutic effectiveness, avoiding unnecessary adverse medication reactions and drugdrug interactions, and improving therapeutic care while encouraging patient adherence are the main objectives of rational drug usage. The present study was planned to assess the current prescribing practices in the dermatology outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://digitallibrary.bldedu.ac.in/xmlui/handle/123456789/4809 2023-04-20T00:00:00Z