Aims Few studies have evaluated the long‐term impact of interventions on antibiotic
prescription for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI). This study was aimed at evaluating …

This before–after study aimed to evaluate the effect of two interventions on lowering the
prescription of antibiotics in lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in Spain. General …

Objectives Few studies have evaluated the long-term effects of educational interventions on
antibiotic prescription and the results are controversial. This study was aimed at assessing …

Background: Many interventions aimed at improving the quality of antibiotic prescribing have
been investigated, but more knowledge is needed regarding the impact of different intensity …

Objectives About 60% of antibiotic prescribing in primary care is for respiratory tract
infections (RTIs), some of which is likely unnecessary. There is limited evidence on the …

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

Background Although most respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are due to viral infections, they
cause the majority of antibiotic (Abx) prescriptions in primary care. This systematic review …

Antibiotic prescriptions for lower respiratory tract infections occur commonly in primary care
but there is uncertainty about the most effective initial treatment strategy. Both increasing …

Background. A multiple intervention targeted to reduce antibiotic prescribing with an
educational outreach programme had proven to be effective in a randomized controlled trial …

Background. Antibiotics are over-prescribed for lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). The
influence of clinicians' history and examination findings on antibiotic prescribing for LRTI has …