Antibiotic prescribing in long-term care facilities: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this review was to synthesize the findings of qualitative studies investigating the factors influencing antibiotic prescribing in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). These findings will inform the development of future antimicrobial stewardship strategies (AMS) in this setting.

Methods

We searched Embase, PubMed, PsycInfo, Social Science Citations Index and Google Scholar for all qualitative studies investigating health care professionals' views on antibiotic prescribing in LTCFs. The quality of the papers was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) assessment tool for qualitative research. Thematic synthesis was used to integrate the emergent themes into an overall analytical theme.

Results

The synthesis of eight quali

SUBMITTER: Fleming A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4412731 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature