Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of two types of intervention in reducing antibiotic
prescribing in respiratory tract infections (RTI). Design Before–after audit-based study …

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 …

Objective To investigate if an intervention aimed at improving the quality of the diagnostic
procedures in Spanish general practice could lower antibiotic prescribing in patients with …

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 …

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

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 …

Objectives This study sought to assess the effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) of a
multifaceted intervention aimed at improving antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory …

Inappropriate antibiotic use in primary care, such as in respiratory tract infections (RTI s), is
an important cause of bacterial resistance. This study aimed at describing the current pattern …

BACKGROUND: General practitioners (GPs) often feel uncomfortable when patients request
an antibiotic when there is likely little benefit. This study evaluates the effect of access to …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Evidence shows a high rate of unnecessary antibiotic
prescriptions in primary care in Europe and the United States. Given the costs of widespread …