Validation of the Antifungal National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (AF-NAPS) quality assessment tool

Abstract

Background: The Antifungal National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (AF-NAPS) was developed to undertake streamlined quality audits of antifungal prescribing. The validity and reliability of such tools is not characterized. Objectives: To assess the validity and reliability of the AF-NAPS quality assessment tool. Methods: Case vignettes describing antifungal prescribing were prepared. A steering group was assembled to determine gold-standard classifications for appropriateness and guideline compliance. Infectious diseases physicians, antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and specialist pharmacists undertook a survey to classify appropriateness and guideline compliance of prescriptions utilizing t..