Implementing interventions to reduce antibiotic use: a qualitative study in high-prescribing practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trials have shown that delayed antibiotic prescriptions (DPs) and point-of-care C-Reactive Protein testing (POC-CRPT) are effective in reducing antibiotic use in general practice, but these were not typically implemented in high-prescribing practices. We aimed to explore views of professionals from high-prescribing practices about uptake and implementation of DPs and POC-CRPT to reduce antibiotic use.

Methods

This was a qualitative focus group study in English general practices. The highest antibiotic prescribing practices in the West Midlands were invited to participate. Clinical and non-clinical professionals attended focus groups co-facilitated by two researchers. Focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Borek AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7825381 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature