The influence of chest X-ray results on antibiotic prescription for childhood pneumonia in the emergency department
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DOI: 10.1007/s00431-021-03996-2
Abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of chest X-ray (CXR) results on antibiotic prescription in children suspected of lower respiratory tract infections (RTI) in the emergency department (ED). We performed a… read more here.
Keywords: cxr; antibiotic prescription; emergency department; chest ray ... See more keywords
Community antibiotic prescriptions during COVID-19 era: A population-based cohort study among adults
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2022.02.035
Abstract: Objective This study investigated the association between the COVID-19 pandemic and antibiotic prescription ratios and its determinants in the community. Methods The study was based on a retrospective population cohort of adults in a community… read more here.
Keywords: study; prescription; antibiotic prescription; prescription ratios ... See more keywords
Antibiotic prescription monitoring and feedback in primary care in Switzerland: Design and rationale of a nationwide pragmatic randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2021.100712
Abstract: Introduction Antibiotic consumption is highest in primary care, and antibiotic overuse furthers antimicrobial resistance. In our recently published pilot-RCT, we used monthly aggregated claims data to provide personalized antibiotic prescription feedback to general practitioners (GPs).… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; trial; antibiotic prescription; primary care ... See more keywords
Pattern and appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions for upper respiratory tract infections in primary care pediatric patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2021.106469
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the pattern of antibiotic prescriptions for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in children seen by primary care pediatricians (PCPs). METHODS Data were collected from face-to-face… read more here.
Keywords: upper respiratory; antibiotic prescription; respiratory tract; prescriptions upper ... See more keywords
Lower antibiotic prescription rates in hospitalized COVID-19 patients than influenza patients, a prospective study.
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DOI: 10.1080/23744235.2021.1974539
Abstract: BACKGROUND COVID-19 patients are extensively treated with antibiotics despite few bacterial complications. We aimed to study antibiotic use in hospitalized COVID-19 patients compared to influenza patients in two consecutive years. Furthermore, we investigated changes in… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalized covid; covid patients; influenza patients; antibiotic prescription ... See more keywords
Antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory infections in children in Jordan.
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DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihx003
Abstract: Background Most acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in children are due to viral etiology; however, over-prescribing of antibiotics for ARIs is common. The aim of this investigation was to identify antibiotic prescribing prevalence for children with… read more here.
Keywords: broad spectrum; spectrum antibiotic; antibiotic prescribing; antibiotic prescription ... See more keywords
Early life antibiotic prescription for upper respiratory tract infection is associated with higher antibiotic use in childhood.
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piac095
Abstract: BACKGROUND Antibiotic prescription for uncomplicated Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) in children is not recommended but remains common. The primary objective was to evaluate the relationship between antibiotic prescription for URTI prior to age 2… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic prescription; upper respiratory; prescription; age ... See more keywords
Pattern of Antibiotic Prescription for Oral Implant Treatment Among Dentists in Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1097/id.0000000000000748
Abstract: Objective: To investigate antibiotic prophylaxis prescription behavior among dentists practicing dental implant surgery in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: An observational questionnaire study was conducted in the period between October 2016 and December 2016. A… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic prescription; among dentists; saudi arabia; prescription ... See more keywords
Identification of provider and patient characteristics associated with antibiotic prescription in the treatment of acute sinusitis
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DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000834
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. ABSTRACT Background: Inappropriate antibiotic use contributes to the development of antibiotic resistance. Sinusitis is the fifth most common diagnosis responsible for antibiotic use. Appropriate antibiotic prescribing for… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic prescription; acute sinusitis; associated antibiotic; treatment ... See more keywords
Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions among pediatric inpatients in different type hospitals
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000018714
Abstract: Abstract To investigate the situation of antibiotic consumption and to assess the inappropriate use on pediatric inpatients of different types hospitals in Sichuan, China. A cross-sectional survey of antibiotic prescriptions among hospitalized children aged 1month… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic prescriptions; inpatients different; prescriptions among; pediatric inpatients ... See more keywords
Diagnosis of group A streptococcal pharyngitis in the paediatric emergency department using a fluorescence-based RADT: predicted impact on antibiotic prescription.
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DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001624
Abstract: Introduction. Using rapid antigen diagnostic tests (RADTs) in clinical practice has shown excellent specificity but often has diminished sensitivity.Gap Statement. Local data for evaluating the diagnostic performance of a new fluorescence-based RADT and its influence… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic prescription; pharyngitis; prescription; fluorescence based ... See more keywords