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

Background Excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics is considered to be the most
important reason for development of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. As antibiotic …

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 …

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) account for a large part of antibiotic prescriptions in
primary care. However, guidelines advise restrictive antibiotic prescribing for RTIs. Only in …

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 …

Objectives Numerous interventions have been developed to promote prudent antibiotic use
for acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs). While reviews have assessed which …

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 …

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 …

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 …