Understanding the complexities of antibiotic prescribing behaviour in acute hospitals: a systematic review and meta-ethnography

ConclusionsThis first meta-ethnography of doctors` experiences of antibiotic prescribing in acute hospital settings has enabled development of a novel conceptual model enhancing understanding of appropriate antibiotic prescribing. That is, hospital antibiotic prescribing is a complex, context-dependent and dynamic process, entailing the balancing of many tensions. To change practice, comprehensive efforts are needed to manage failures in communication and information provision, promote distribution of responsibility for antibiotic decisions, and reduce fear of consequences from not prescribing.Trial registrationPROSPERO registration:CRD42017073740.
Source: Archives of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research