Factors, Perceptions and Beliefs Associated with Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing in German Primary Dental Care: A Qualitative Study

Factors, Perceptions and Beliefs Associated with Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing in German Primary Dental Care: A Qualitative Study

Dentists account for up to 10% of all prescribed antibiotics in primary care, with up to 80% being inappropriate. Targeted approaches to change prescription behavior are scarce. This study aimed at identifying specific barriers and facilitators for prudent antibiotic use in German dentistry by using...

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Main Authors: Femke Böhmer, Anne Hornung, Ulrike Burmeister, Anna Köchling, Attila Altiner, Hermann Lang, Christin Löffler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
qualitative research
antimicrobial resistance
dentistry
inappropriate prescribing
anti-bacterial agents
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/8/987

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