Theory-based electronic learning intervention to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing by nurse and pharmacist independent prescribers: an acceptability and feasibility experimental study using mixed methods.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the acceptability and feasibility of using a theory-based electronic learning intervention designed to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing by nurse and pharmacist independent prescribers for patients presenting with common, acute, uncomplicated self-limiting respiratory tract infections (RTIs).

Design

Experimental with mixed methods; preintervention and postintervention online surveys and semistructured interviews.

Setting

Primary care settings across the UK.

Participants

11 nurse and 4 pharmacist prescribers.

Intervention

A theory-based brief interactive animation electronic learning activity comprised a consultation scenario by a prescriber with an adult presenting with a common, acute, uncomplicated self-limiting RTI to sup

SUBMITTER: Lim R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7328741 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature