Veterinarians

Seeking Australian veterinarians for antimicrobial prescribing research

Researchers at The University of Melbourne are seeking Australian veterinarians to participate in a research project exploring:

What factors influence the antimicrobial prescribing behaviours of veterinarians in Australia?

This is one of two questionnaires that will be distributed on antimicrobial resistance, stewardship and use. The second questionnaire intends to gain information on attitudes towards recording and reporting antimicrobial use.

Please note the two questionnaires are very different and are delivered by different research groups, but both funded by the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment. Please look out for the second questionnaire, we value your response to both questionnaires and thank you for the time taken to do so.

Participation in the first questionnaire involves:

  1. Completing a 15–25-minute online survey about the factors that influence how you make your antimicrobial prescribing decisions.
  2. [Optional] At the end of the survey, you can choose whether you’d like to be invited for a 45-minute interview. I will be interviewing a number of vets across all animal sectors to explore the different approaches people take to antimicrobial use. The interview will be recorded, and the recordings will be analysed to find common and unique themes in vets’ responses. Responses may be included in a scientific manuscript but will not be traceable to any individual or clinic.

The results of this project will be used to design targeted resources to support vets in optimising their antimicrobial choices.

If you would like to participate, please go to this link, where you can read the participant information leaflet and complete the survey.

https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3WeyI5sWZjrResu

Please note:

  • Participation is entirely voluntary.
  • Participants who are interviewed will be given a $50 voucher as partial compensation for their time, and an enormous amount of gratitude from me.
  • Interviews will be conducted at a time that suits you and will be on zoom or by telephone.

Thank you so much for helping with this important research.

If you would like more information, please email me at baileyk@unimelb.edu.au or call me on 0417 626 933.

Kirsten Bailey, BVSc, MANZCVS, PhD

Research Fellow in Antimicrobial Stewardship

Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne