title: Knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding Clostridium difficile: a survey of physicians in an academic medical center.
abstract: Using current guidelines, we surveyed physicians at our hospital to ascertain knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding Clostridium difficile infection. The survey identified significant gaps in knowledge and practice. Infection control professionals should include physician education on Clostridium difficile infection diagnosis, isolation precautions, and treatment as part of a comprehensive control program.
authors.affiliation: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
authors.forename: Eugene
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Fayerberg
authors.forename: Jacques
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bouchard
authors.forename: Susan M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Kellie
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016360:Clostridioides difficile / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents