Determinants of Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions for Managing Community Adult Acute Respiratory Infections: Qualitative Analysis from the OPTIMAS-GP Study Co-Design Phase.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions are critical to reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in primary care and mitigating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). While interventions are routinely employed in hospitals, implementation in general practice is nascent. This qualitative study, part of the OPTIMAS-GP project, explored determinants influencing the implementation of evidence-based AMS strategies in Australian general practice.

Methods

Using Experience-Based Co-Design, three rounds of online focus groups were conducted with ten healthcare professionals (GPs, pharmacists, microbiologist, practice staff) and ten adult patients who had experienced ARI management in primary care. Participants discusse

SUBMITTER: Jordan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12466759 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature