Factors Influencing Antibiotic-Prescribing Decisions Among Inpatient Physicians: A Qualitative Investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To understand the professional and psychosocial factors that influence physician antibiotic prescribing habits in the inpatient setting.

Design

We conducted semi-structured interviews with 30 inpatient physicians. Interviews consisted of open-ended questions and flexible probes based on participant responses. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, de-identified, and reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Data were analyzed using emergent thematic analysis.

Setting

Two teaching hospitals in Indianapolis, Indiana

Participants

A total of 30 inpatient physicians (10 physicians-in-training, 20 supervising staff) were enrolled in this study.

Results

Participants recognized that antibiotics are overused, and many admitted to prescribing antibio

SUBMITTER: Livorsi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4797059 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature