# Facilitate behavior change among surgeons for infection prevention and stewardship: lessons learned from Asia

## TL;DR

This paper discusses practical strategies to help surgeons in Asia adopt better infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship practices.

## Contribution

The paper highlights three actionable recommendations for sustainable surgical infection prevention and stewardship initiatives.

## Key findings

- Institutional leadership support is crucial for successful implementation.
- A multidisciplinary plan improves the effectiveness of IPC and AMS programs.
- Motivational communication strategies enhance surgeon engagement.

## Abstract

This commentary informs on key pragmatic contributors to strategic and sustainable surgical IPC and AMS initiatives. Three key recommendations to strengthen and sustain surgical IPC and initiatives are (1) institutional leadership support, (2) a programmatic multidisciplinary implementation plan, and (3) effective communication strategies using motivational interview.