Effects of a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship program on antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory infections in rural facilities: a cluster randomized trial - PubMed
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- #Antibiotic Stewardship
- #Rural Healthcare
- #Acute Respiratory Infections
- A cluster randomized trial evaluated a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship program in rural China.
- The program included doctor training, electronic medical record prompts, peer feedback, and patient education.
- Antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory infections dropped from 71% to 26% in intervention groups.
- No increase in 30-day hospitalization rates for respiratory illness or sepsis was observed.
- The study demonstrates effectiveness in reducing inappropriate antibiotic use without compromising patient safety.