The role of real-world data in the development of treatment guidelines: a case study on guideline developers’ opinions about using observational data on antibiotic prescribing in primary care

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a prominent threat to public health. Although many guidelines have been developed over the years to tackle this issue, their impact on health care practice varies. Guidelines are often based on evidence from clinical trials, but these have limita...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Steels, Tjeerd Pieter van Staa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4787-5