Exploring the behavioural drivers of veterinary surgeon antibiotic prescribing: a qualitative study of companion animal veterinary surgeons in the UK

Exploring the behavioural drivers of veterinary surgeon antibiotic prescribing: a qualitative study of companion animal veterinary surgeons in the UK

Abstract Background Multi-drug resistant bacteria are an increasing concern in both human and veterinary medicine. Inappropriate prescribing and use of antibiotics within veterinary medicine may be a contributory factor to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The ‘One Health’ Initiative aims to work acro...

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Main Authors: C. King, M. Smith, K. Currie, A. Dickson, F. Smith, M. Davis, P. Flowers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance
AMR
Antimicrobial stewardship
AMS
Prescribing behaviours
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1646-2

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