Multiplicity and complexity: a qualitative exploration of influences on prescribing in UK general practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Despite widespread availability of evidence-based guidelines to inform rational use of medicines, considerable unwarranted variation exists in prescribing. A greater understanding of key determinants of contemporary prescribing in UK general practice could inform strategies to promote evidence-based prescribing. This study explored (1) current influences on prescribing in general practice and (2) the possibility that general practice-based pharmacists (PBPs) may contribute to greater engagement with evidence-based prescribing.

Design

Semistructured, telephone interviews and a focus group were conducted, audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was undertaken.

Participants

General practice prescribers: general practitioners (GPs), PBPs, nur

SUBMITTER: Carter M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7802664 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature