Background The treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) accounts for the
majority of antibiotic prescriptions in primary care, although an antibiotic therapy is rarely …

Background. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are the most common reason for
consulting a GP and for receiving an antibiotic prescription, although evidence shows poor …

We investigated the efficacy of patient-targeted education in reducing antibiotic prescriptions
for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) among adults in the private primary care setting …

Irrational antibiotic use for respiratory tract infections (RTI) is a major driver of bacterial
resistance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a multifaceted peer-group …

Background Antibiotics are prescribed frequently for upper respiratory tract infections
(URTIs) even though most URTIs do not require antibiotics. This over-prescription …

Background Increasing antibiotic resistance is recognized as a major threat to global health
and is related to antibiotic prescription rates in primary care. Shared decision-making (SDM) …

Background Excessive use of antibiotics is worldwide the most important reason for
development of antimicrobial resistance. As antibiotic resistance may spread across …

Background A study previously conducted in primary care practices found that
implementation of an educational session and peer comparison feedback was associated …

Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health issue and despite the growing awareness
of this problem, antibiotic consumption remains common. Interventions geared towards the …

Background Antimicrobial resistance is a threat to human health. We need to strive for a
rational use of antibiotics to reduce the selection of resistant bacteria. Most antibiotics are …