Improving antibiotic prescribing quality in out-of-hours primary care: a mixed-methods study using participatory action research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During out-of-hours (OOH) primary care, GPs overprescribe antibiotics for respiratory tract infections (RTIs). Many interventions have been shown to improve antibiotic prescribing quality, but their implementation in practice remains difficult. Participatory action research (PAR) aims to explore, implement and evaluate change in practice with an active involvement of local stakeholders, while generating knowledge through experience.

Objectives

To evaluate whether PAR improves antibiotic prescribing quality for RTIs during OOH primary care and simultaneously identify the pivotal lessons learned.

Methods

A mixed-methods study with a PAR approach in three OOH GP cooperatives (GPCs). Each GPC co-created a multifaceted intervention focusing on improving antibiot

SUBMITTER: Colliers A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10712714 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature