A Multi-Site, Descriptive Survey Evaluating Clinician Knowledge and Attitudes on Use of a Shared Decision Making Tool for Prescribing Antimicrobials to Hospitalized People Who Use Drugs

Kinna Thakarar, MaineHealth
Wendy Craig, MaineHealth
Darby Glenn, MaineHealth
Michael Madaio, MaineHealth
Emily Zarookian, MaineHealth

Presented at the 2026 Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat

Abstract

In this study, we refined the conversation guide &implemented conversation guide trainings at multiple sites to determine if use of a structured conversation guide would improve clinicianknowledge, attitudes, &practicesinusing SDM principles andcaring for hospitalizedPWUD