Development of a model to reduce antibiotic consumption: a quasi-experimental study in all 202 general hospitals in Zhejiang province, China
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DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(19)32378-5
Abstract: Abstract Background The overuse of antibiotics is recognised as a major contributor to antimicrobial resistance globally. Levels of antimicrobial resistance in China are among the highest in the world. This study aimed to develop and… read more here.
Keywords: hospitals zhejiang; zhejiang province; reduce antibiotic; general hospitals ... See more keywords
A national quality incentive scheme to reduce antibiotic overuse in hospitals: evaluation of perceptions and impact
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dky041
Abstract: Background In 2016/2017, a financially linked antibiotic prescribing quality improvement initiative Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (AMR-CQUIN) was introduced across acute hospitals in England. This aimed for >1% reductions in DDDs/1000 admissions of total antibiotics,… read more here.
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Does cranberry extract reduce antibiotic use for symptoms of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections (CUTI)? Protocol for a feasibility study
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3860-z
Abstract: BackgroundConsultations in primary care for symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common and patients are frequently treated with antibiotics. Given increasing antimicrobial resistance, there has been interest in non-antibiotic treatment options for common infections.… read more here.
Keywords: use; cranberry extract; study; antibiotic use ... See more keywords
Collaboration to reduce antibiotic use and resistance and identify opportunities for improvement and awareness (CARA).
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DOI: 10.22605/rrh8153
Abstract: INTRODUCTION CARA is a five-year Health Research Board (HRB) project. Superbugs cause resistant infections that are difficult to treat and pose a serious threat to human health. Providing tools to explore the prescription of antibiotics… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; reduce antibiotic; use resistance; cara ... See more keywords
How can general practitioners reduce antibiotic prescribing in collaboration with their patients?
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DOI: 10.31128/ajgp-07-21-6084
Abstract: BACKGROUND Most antibiotics prescribed in primary care are for acute, and often self-limiting, conditions. Patients' expectations of needing antibiotics are an influential driver of general practitioners' (GPs') prescribing behaviour. Better managing patient expectations in consultations… read more here.
Keywords: practitioners reduce; antibiotic prescribing; general practitioners; reduce antibiotic ... See more keywords