Optimizing Antibiotic Use With Persuasive Interventions
CHALLENGE
A rise in antimicrobial resistance seen especially since 2000 is in part caused by indiscriminate antimicrobial use.
Persuasive interventions have been successful in optimizing antimicrobial use but findings in this area has been mixed.
RESEARCH
QUESTION
What are the evidence-based strategies in using persuasive interventions to optimize antibiotic use in healthcare?
RESEARCH TECHNIQUE
Qualitative: Narrative review
FINDINGS
Patient, family, or provider education were always part of a successful intervention.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE
Implement a combination of persuasive interventions from both groups: audit and feedback, academic detailing, or patient, family, or provider education; and meeting or reminders.
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