Exploring patients' adherence to antibiotics by understanding their health knowledge and relational communication in encounters with pharmacists and physicians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antibiotics are drugs essential for the treatment of bacterial infections. Widespread and often improper use of antibiotics are driving the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) globally. A better understanding of the communicated and understood use of antibiotics as well as improved adherence to treatments are needed to meet this public health threat.

Objectives

The aim of the study is to explore how knowledge of antibiotic use is collected and communicated between patients, physicians, and pharmacists, and how patients seek, understand and use available information on antibiotics in adherence to prescribed treatment.

Methods

Seven focus group interviews were conducted with community pharmacists (three groups, eleven participants), physicians/general

SUBMITTER: Bergsholm YKR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10711180 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature