French general practitioners' and patients' acceptability of a public commitment charter and patient information leaflets targeting unnecessary antibiotic use: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 'AntibioCharte' randomised controlled study aimed at assessing the impact of a multifaceted antibiotic stewardship intervention targeting French general practitioners with higher-than-average antibiotic use. The intervention included a public commitment charter signed by the general practitioner, a non-prescription pad, and a patient information leaflet.

Objectives

We conducted a qualitative study to evaluate general practitioners' fidelity in the intervention and its acceptability by patients and general practitioners.

Methods

This investigation was performed in northeastern France from July 2019 to May 2020, among the AntibioCharte intervention group after a 1-year implementation period. General practitioners' fidelity in the charter was assessed by d

SUBMITTER: Essilini A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8822724 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature