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Assessing the uptake and effectiveness of a quick reference guide to antibiotic prescribing in Australian general practice

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posted on 2023-05-18, 20:41 authored by Angus ThompsonAngus Thompson, O'Sullivan, P, Banham, E, Gregory PetersonGregory Peterson
Prescribing guidelines are an essential component of antimicrobial stewardship programs in Australian hospitals. Nonetheless, the majority of antibiotic prescribing occurs in the community and the effectiveness of guidelines developed specifically to meet the needs of Australian general practice is unknown. This study aims to assess the uptake and effectiveness of a quick reference guide to antibiotic prescribing among primary care prescribers. A quick reference guide to antibiotic prescribing was developed and prescribers in five Tasmanian practices were surveyed regarding use of this guide. Thirty-three surveys were returned and, of those answering specific sections, 75% were aware of the guide and 71% had used it within the last month. The guide affected the antibiotic prescribing practice of 74% of responding prescribers; most often on choice of antibiotic; but also on duration of treatment, dose and dosing frequency. A quick reference guide to antibiotic prescribing was well received by prescribers and may usefully support efforts to improve antimicrobial stewardship in the community.

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Publication title

Australian Journal of Primary Health

Volume

22

Issue

6

Pagination

565-568

ISSN

1836-7399

Department/School

School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Publisher

CSIRO Publishing

Place of publication

Australia

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Copyright 2016 La Trobe University

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Clinical health not elsewhere classified

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