Fidelity evaluation of the dialogue around respiratory illness treatment (DART) program communication training.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate receipt fidelity of communication training content included in a multifaceted intervention known to reduce antibiotic over-prescribing for pediatric acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs), by examining the degree to which clinicians implemented the intended communication behavior changes.

Methods

Parents were surveyed regarding clinician communication behaviors immediately after attending 1026 visits by children 6 months to < 11 years old diagnosed with ARTIs by 53 clinicians in 18 pediatric practices. Communication outcomes analyzed were whether clinicians: (A) provided both a combined (negative + positive) treatment recommendation and a contingency plan (full implementation); (B) provided either a combined treatment recommendation or a contingency

SUBMITTER: Mangione-Smith R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9203931 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature