Converting habits of antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections in German primary care – the cluster-randomized controlled CHANGE-2 trial

Converting habits of antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections in German primary care – the cluster-randomized controlled CHANGE-2 trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>With an average prescription rate of 50%, in German primary care antibiotics are still too frequently prescribed for respiratory tract infections. The over-prescription of antibiotics is often explained by perceived patient pressure...

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Main Authors: Altiner Attila, Berner Reinhard, Diener Annette, Feldmeier Gregor, Köchling Anna, Löffler Christin, Schröder Helmut, Siegel Achim, Wollny Anja, Kern Winfried V
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Antibiotic prescribing
Respiratory tract infections
Primary care
Randomized controlled trial
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/13/124

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