Reduction of antibiotic prescriptions for acute respiratory tract infections in primary care: a systematic review

Reduction of antibiotic prescriptions for acute respiratory tract infections in primary care: a systematic review

Abstract 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 summarises the evidence on the effectiveness of interventions in primary care aiming to reduce Abx pres...

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Main Authors: Anna Köchling, Christin Löffler, Stefan Reinsch, Anne Hornung, Femke Böhmer, Attila Altiner, Jean-François Chenot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Implementation Science
Subjects:
Acute respiratory tract infections
Antibiotics
Primary care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13012-018-0732-y

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