Diagnostic uncertainty and decision-making in home-based primary care: A qualitative study of antibiotic prescribing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evaluating infection in home-based primary care is challenging, and these challenges may impact antibiotic prescribing. A refined understanding of antibiotic decision-making in this setting can inform strategies to promote antibiotic stewardship. This study investigated antibiotic decision-making by exploring the perspectives of clinicians in home-based primary care.

Methods

Clinicians from the Department of Veterans Affairs Home-Based Primary Care Program were recruited. Semi-structured interviews were conducted from June 2022 through September 2022 using a discussion guide. Transcripts were analyzed using grounded theory. The constant comparative method was used to develop a coding structure and to identify themes.

Results

Theoretical saturation was reach

SUBMITTER: Datta R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11090732 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature