Differences in antibiotic prescribing quality in Belgian out-of-hours primary care services
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DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2022.2081772
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives This study aims to compare trends in antibiotic prescribing behaviour for lower urinary tract infections among different out-of-hours primary care services. Methods Cross-sectional study using routine prescription data extracted from electronic health records… read more here.
Keywords: hours primary; care services; quality; antibiotic prescribing ... See more keywords
Towards an optimal composition of general practitioners and nurse practitioners in out-of-hours primary care teams: a quasi-experimental study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015509
Abstract: Objectives To gain insights into the ability of general practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) to meet patient demands in out-of-hours primary care by comparing the outcomes of teams with different ratios of practitioners. Design… read more here.
Keywords: team; general practitioners; hours primary; team team ... See more keywords
The Impact of Point-of-Care Blood C-Reactive Protein Testing on Prescribing Antibiotics in Out-of-Hours Primary Care: A Mixed Methods Evaluation
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11081008
Abstract: Improving prescribing antibiotics appropriately for respiratory infections in primary care is an antimicrobial stewardship priority. There is limited evidence to support interventions to reduce prescribing antibiotics in out-of-hours (OOH) primary care. Herein, we report a… read more here.
Keywords: point care; hours primary; antibiotics hours; care ... See more keywords