Impact of Clinical Decision Support on Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Respiratory Infections: a Cluster Randomized Implementation Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical decision support (CDS) is a promising tool for reducing antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory infections (ARIs).

Objective

To assess the impact of previously effective CDS on antibiotic-prescribing rates for ARIs when adapted and implemented in diverse primary care settings.

Design

Cluster randomized clinical trial (RCT) implementing a CDS tool designed to guide evidence-based evaluation and treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis and pneumonia.

Setting

Two large academic health system primary care networks with a mix of providers.

Participants

All primary care practices within each health system were invited. All providers within participating clinic were considered a participant. Practices were randomized selection to a contro

SUBMITTER: Mann D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7652959 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature