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Sobierajski T, Mazińska B, Wanke-Rytt M, Hryniewicz W. Knowledge-Based Attitudes of Medical Students in Antibiotic Therapy and Antibiotic Resistance. A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:3930. [PMID: 33918039 PMCID: PMC8068920 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18083930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We aimed to evaluate the knowledge-based attitudes of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance among medical students of Medical University of Warsaw using the questionnaire prepared by the study's authors. In May-June 2018, we carried out a cross-sectional study among the students of all years, embracing 291 respondents. The students were divided into two groups: A (students in their first to third years) and B (students in their fourth to sixth years). Our study has shown that students are aware of the dangers of antibiotic resistance, seeing the leading cause as antibiotic misuse. We have shown that they are also aware of their insufficient knowledge and believe that more antibiotic therapy classes should be included in the curriculum of Medical University of Warsaw. Our questionnaire also focused on attitudes towards antibiotics based on knowledge. One in four respondents (23.7%), based on their knowledge, negated antibiotic therapy ordered by a doctor in the event of their illness, and four in ten (40.9%) in the occurrence of disease of a family member or friend. The vast majority of students (92.4%) would like to broaden their knowledge on antibiotic therapy. However, only one-fifth of students have heard about the European Antibiotic Awareness Day campaign. We recommend increasing the number of hours on antibiotic therapy and resistance education combined with topics on hand hygiene.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tomasz Sobierajski
- Faculty of Applied Social Sciences and Resocialization, University of Warsaw, Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28, 00-927 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Clinical Microbiology, National Medicines Institute, Chełmska 30/34, 00-725 Warsaw, Poland; (B.M.); (W.H.)
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- Department of Pediatrics with Clinical Assessment Unit, Medical University of Warsaw, Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Epidemiology and Clinical Microbiology, National Medicines Institute, Chełmska 30/34, 00-725 Warsaw, Poland; (B.M.); (W.H.)
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ASLANER H, MISTIK S, ERTÜRK ZARARSIZ G, KILIÇ H, ÇETİN BENLİ N. Evaluation of the Use of the Mistik Score and Modified Centor Score in Sore Throat. KONURALP TIP DERGISI 2021. [DOI: 10.18521/ktd.839462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Burrowes SAB, Rader A, Ni P, Drainoni ML, Barlam TF. Low Uptake of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Respiratory Tract Infections in an Urban Safety Net Hospital. Open Forum Infect Dis 2020; 7:ofaa057. [PMID: 32166096 PMCID: PMC7060900 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Background Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have been developed with the aim of providing accurate results in a timely manner. Despite this, studies report that provider uptake remains low. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of ambulatory, urgent care, and emergency department (ED) encounters at an urban safety net hospital with a primary diagnosis of an upper or lower respiratory tract infection (eg, bronchitis, pharyngitis, acute sinusitis) from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2018. We collected RDT type and results, antibiotics prescribed, demographic and clinical patient information, and provider demographics. Results RDT use was low; a test was performed at 29.5% of the 33 494 visits. The RDT most often ordered was the rapid Group A Streptococcus (GAS) test (n = 7352), predominantly for visits with a discharge diagnosis of pharyngitis (n = 5818). Though antibiotic prescription was more likely if the test was positive (relative risk [RR], 1.68; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.58–1.8), 92.46% of streptococcal pharyngitis cases with a negative test were prescribed an antibiotic. The Comprehensive Respiratory Panel (CRP) was ordered in 2498 visits; influenza was the most commonly detected pathogen. Physicians in the ED were most likely to order a CRP. Antibiotic prescription was lower if the CRP was not ordered compared with a negative CRP result (RR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.7–0.84). There was no difference in prescribing by CRP result (negative vs positive). Conclusions RDTs are used infrequently in the outpatient setting, and impact on prescribing was inconsistent. Further work is needed to determine barriers to RDT use and to address potential solutions.
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- Shana A B Burrowes
- Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Health Law Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Health Law Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Biostatistics and Epidemiology Data Analytics Center (BEDAC), Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Health Law Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Evans Center for Implementation and Improvement Sciences (CIIS), Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Affairs Hospital, Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
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- Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Teratani Y, Hagiya H, Koyama T, Ohshima A, Zamami Y, Tatebe Y, Tasaka K, Shinomiya K, Kitamura Y, Sendo T, Hinotsu S, Kano MR. Association between rapid antigen detection tests and antibiotics for acute pharyngitis in Japan: A retrospective observational study. J Infect Chemother 2019; 25:267-272. [PMID: 30642770 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2018.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The application and clinical impact of rapid antigen detection test (RADT) in the treatment of acute pharyngitis is unknown in Japan. We aimed to examine the proportions of RADT usage to identify Group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus (GAS) in outpatients with acute pharyngitis and evaluate the association between RADT and antibiotic treatment. We analyzed health insurance claims data from 2013 to 2015. Logistic regression models were used to analyze associated factors with RADT, overall antibiotic prescription, or penicillin use. We analyzed 1.27 million outpatient visits with acute pharyngitis, in which antibiotics were prescribed in 59.3% of visits. Of the total visits, 5.6% of patients received RADT, and 10.8% of the antibiotics were penicillin. Penicillin selection rates were higher in cases with RADT (25.4%) than those without RADT (9.7%). Compared to large-scale facilities, antibiotic prescription rates were higher in physicians' offices. For factor analysis, age (3-15 years), diagnosis code (streptococcal pharyngitis), size of the medical facility (large-scale hospitals), and physician's specialty (pediatrics) were associated with RADT use. Penicillin selection rate increased with RADT implementation (25.4% vs. 9.7%: adjusted odds ratio 1.55; 95% CI, 1.50-1.60). At 63% of the facilities, the RADT implementation rate was <5% of acute pharyngitis visits prescribed antibiotics. In conclusion, the proportion of RADT usage for outpatients with acute pharyngitis was low in Japan. With appropriate indication and evaluation, we expect that more utilization of RADT can help promote antimicrobial stewardship for outpatients with acute pharyngitis by prompting penicillin therapy. Further investigation with detailed clinical data are warranted.
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- Yusuke Teratani
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomedicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 7008530, Japan
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- Division of Infection Control and Prevention, Osaka University Hospital, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 5650871, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomedicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 7008530, Japan; Education and Research Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 7008530, Japan.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomedicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 7008530, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, 3-18-15 Kuramoto, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Okayama 7008558, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Okayama 7008558, Japan
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- Education and Research Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 7008530, Japan; Department of Toji Pharmacy, SSmile Co., Ltd., 6-1-11 Syoko-center, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima, 7330833, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Okayama 7008558, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Okayama 7008558, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology, Sapporo Medical University, South 1, West 17, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 0608556, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomedicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 7008530, Japan; Department of Pharmaceutical Biomedicine, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-Naka, Kita-ku, Okayama, 7008530, Japan
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Demoré B, Tebano G, Gravoulet J, Wilcke C, Ruspini E, Birgé J, Boivin JM, Hénard S, Dieterling A, Munerol L, Husson J, Rabaud C, Pulcini C, Malblanc S. Rapid antigen test use for the management of group A streptococcal pharyngitis in community pharmacies. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2018; 37:1637-1645. [PMID: 29876774 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-018-3293-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Despite group A streptococci being an infrequent cause of pharyngitis in adult outpatients, sore throat remains a common indication for antibiotic prescription. This prospective multicentre non-randomised study describes a community pharmacy-based antimicrobial stewardship intervention consisting in the implementation of rapid antigen testing (RAT) for the management of adults with sore throat. Trained pharmacists triaged patients presenting with symptoms of pharyngitis using the modified Centor score. Those at risk for streptococcal infection were tested with RAT. Patients with a positive RAT were invited to consult a physician, whereas others were offered a symptomatic treatment. All patients received educational leaflets and were asked to fill in a follow-up form 7 days later. Ninety-eight pharmacies in one French region participated, and 559 patients were included over 6 months. RAT was proposed in 367 (65.7%) cases, and it was positive in 28 (8.3%). The follow-up form was returned by 140 (38.5%) participants. Of these, 10/10 patients with positive RAT further consulted a physician and were prescribed an antibiotic treatment, whereas 96.5% (110/114) of patients with negative results and not having any other reason to seek for doctor's advice did not consult. All participants found the intervention useful. Pharmacists spent 6-15 min to perform the intervention, and 98.6% (73/74) of pharmacists giving a feedback declared to be ready to implement this intervention in daily practice, if endorsed and reimbursed. Our results suggest that a pharmacy-based programme for the management of sore throat is feasible and could increase adherence to guidelines.
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- Béatrice Demoré
- Pharmacie Brabois Adultes, CHRU Nancy, Nancy, France.,Université de Lorraine, UMR 7565 (SRSMC) CNRS, Nancy, France.,ANTIBIOLOR, CHRU Nancy, Réseau Lorrain d'Antibiologie, Nancy, France
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- ANTIBIOLOR, CHRU Nancy, Réseau Lorrain d'Antibiologie, Nancy, France. .,Université de Lorraine, APEMAC, F-54000, Nancy, France.
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- ANTIBIOLOR, CHRU Nancy, Réseau Lorrain d'Antibiologie, Nancy, France.,Union Régionale des Professionnels de Santé Pharmaciens du Grand Est, 4 rue Piroux, Nancy, France
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- Union Régionale des Professionnels de Santé Pharmaciens du Grand Est, 4 rue Piroux, Nancy, France
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- Union Régionale des Professionnels de Santé Pharmaciens du Grand Est, 4 rue Piroux, Nancy, France
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- ANTIBIOLOR, CHRU Nancy, Réseau Lorrain d'Antibiologie, Nancy, France
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- ANTIBIOLOR, CHRU Nancy, Réseau Lorrain d'Antibiologie, Nancy, France
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Université de Lorraine, CHRU Nancy, F-54000, Nancy, France
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- Agence Régionale de Santé du Grand Est. Direction de la Santé Publique, Nancy, France
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- Agence Régionale de Santé du Grand Est. Direction de la Santé Publique, Nancy, France
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- Département Analyse des Données de Santé, Agence Régionale de Santé du Grand Est. Direction de la Qualité et de la Performance, Nancy, France
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- ANTIBIOLOR, CHRU Nancy, Réseau Lorrain d'Antibiologie, Nancy, France.,Infectious Diseases Department, Université de Lorraine, CHRU Nancy, F-54000, Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, APEMAC, F-54000, Nancy, France.,Infectious Diseases Department, Université de Lorraine, CHRU Nancy, F-54000, Nancy, France
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- Agence Régionale de Santé du Grand Est. Direction de la Santé Publique, Nancy, France
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Le Maréchal M, Fressard L, Raude J, Verger P, Pulcini C. General practitioners and vaccination of children presenting with a benign infection. Med Mal Infect 2017; 48:44-52. [PMID: 29113691 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2017.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2016] [Accepted: 09/28/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the self-reported vaccination behavior of general practitioners (GPs) when asked whether they would recommend the vaccination of a child presenting with a febrile uncomplicated common cold. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional survey in 2014 on a national sample of GPs. GPs were randomly assigned to one of eight clinical vignettes, all describing a child presenting with an uncomplicated febrile common cold, but differing by age (4 or 11 months), temperature (38°C or 39°C), and the mother's emotional state (calm or worried). GPs were asked whether they would recommend immediate vaccination of the child with a hexavalent vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and hepatitis B), or postpone it. We investigated the relation between the GPs' recommendation to vaccinate, the clinical vignette's variables, and the GPs' perceptions, attitudes, and practices toward vaccination in a multivariate model. RESULTS Among the 1582 participating GPs, 6% recommended immediate vaccination. This behavior was more frequent with a temperature of 38°C rather than 39°C (10% vs. 3%, P<0.001). GPs who felt comfortable giving explanations about vaccine safety were more likely to recommend immediate vaccination of the febrile child (P=0.045), but none of the other GPs' characteristics were associated with their vaccination behavior. CONCLUSIONS Almost all GPs postponed the hexavalent vaccination of the febrile child presenting with an uncomplicated viral disease; fever being the major factor affecting their decision. More research is needed on vaccination responses in sick children, as well as clearer guidelines.
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- M Le Maréchal
- Université de Lorraine, EA 4360 APEMAC, 54000 Nancy, France.
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- Aix-Marseille université, UMR_S912, IRD, 13000 Marseille, France; Observatoire régional de la santé Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (ORS PACA), 13000 Marseille, France; Inserm, UMR_S912, « Sciences Économiques & Sociales de la Santé et Traitement de l'Information Médicale » (SESSTIM), 13000 Marseille, France
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- EHESP-Rennes, Sorbonne-Paris-Cité, 35043 Rennes, France; Aix-Marseille université, EPV-UMR_D 190 « Émergence des Pathologies Virales », 13000 Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille université, UMR_S912, IRD, 13000 Marseille, France; Observatoire régional de la santé Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (ORS PACA), 13000 Marseille, France; Inserm, UMR_S912, « Sciences Économiques & Sociales de la Santé et Traitement de l'Information Médicale » (SESSTIM), 13000 Marseille, France; Inserm, F-CRIN, I-Reivac (Innovative clinical research network in vaccinology), 75654 Paris, France
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- Université de Lorraine, EA 4360 APEMAC, 54000 Nancy, France; Inserm, F-CRIN, I-Reivac (Innovative clinical research network in vaccinology), 75654 Paris, France; Service de maladies infectieuses et tropicales, CHRU de Nancy, 54000 Nancy, France
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Mazińska B, Hryniewicz W. Polish Physicians’ Attitudes Towards Antibiotic Prescription and Antimicrobial Resistance. Pol J Microbiol 2017; 66:309-319. [PMID: 29319521 DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0010.4856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Antimicrobial resistance has been one of the biggest global current issues in medicine and public health. Overuse and imprudent use of antimicrobial agents are recognized as one of the leading causes of antibiotic resistance. The aim of this study was to analyze the attitudes of Polish physicians practicing at the community level towards antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance. The majority of physicians taking part in the survey believed that Polish people overuse antibiotics (98%). Most physicians (91%) considered that antimicrobial resistance is a major problem at present. The majority of physicians indicated the reasons for prescribing the antibiotic are related to health factors, such as optimal recovery (best effectiveness, least side effects) (80%), latest therapeutic guidelines (70%) and microbiological/epidemiological factors (63%). Knowledge of the National Recommendations for the management of Community-Acquired Respiratory Tract Infections 2010 (NR-CA-RTI) developed within National Programme for Protection of Antibiotics was declared by 84% of respondents. Among those who are aware of the NR-CA-RTI, the majority follow them in their daily practice (91%). Among physicians, 62% are not familiar with the Centor/McIsaac scores used to differentiate bacterial and viral infections in patients presenting with a sore throat. Among physicians familiar with the scores, 90% use them in their daily practice. Rapid microbiological detection methods for Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis are used only by 20% of respondents. Almost all of physicians declared readiness to use these tests. Main sources of information on antibiotics prescribing originate from Polish medical journals, scientific conferences organized by medical societies, pharmaceutical companies.
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- Beata Mazińska
- Department of Epidemiology and Clinical Microbiology, National Medicines Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Clinical Microbiology, The National Reference Centre for Susceptibility Testing, National Medicines Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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Acceptability of antibiotic stewardship measures in primary care. Med Mal Infect 2016; 46:276-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2016.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2015] [Revised: 12/28/2015] [Accepted: 02/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Lepelletier D, Pinaud V, Le Conte P, Bourigault C, Asseray N, Ballereau F, Caillon J, Ferron C, Righini C, Batard E, Potel G. Peritonsillar abscess (PTA): clinical characteristics, microbiology, drug exposures and outcomes of a large multicenter cohort survey of 412 patients hospitalized in 13 French university hospitals. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2016; 35:867-73. [PMID: 26942743 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-016-2609-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of hospitalized patients with peritonsillar abscess (PTA). We conducted a multicenter survey in 13 French university hospitals in 2009-2012 describing 412 patients. Median age was 29 year (range, 2-84) and current smoking habit was reported by 177 (43 %) patients. Most of the patients (92 %) had consulted a physician for sore throat within 10 days before admission for PTA diagnosis. Additional symptoms such as visible tonsil abnormalities (83 %), tender cervical adenopathy (57 %) and fever ≥ 38.5 °C (53 %) were also reported. A total of 65 % patients (269/412) reported recent systemic anti-inflammatory agents (AIAs) exposure by medical prescription (70 %), self-medication (22 %), or both (8 %); 61 % and 27 % reported recent exposure to antibiotic and topical treatments for sore throat, respectively. Non-steroidal AIAs were used most often (45 %), particularly arylpropionic derivatives. A rapid diagnosis antigen test (RDT) for Streptococcus pyogenes was performed in 70 (17 %) patients and was positive in 17 (24 %), of whom 9 (53 %) were exposed to AIAs and 14 (82 %) to antibiotics. To treat PTA, antibiotic therapy was given to 392 (95 %) patients. Of 333 antibiotic prescriptions, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and metronidazole were the most prescribed antibiotics (42 and 17 %, respectively). Surgical drainage of the abscess was performed in 119 (29 %) cases and tonsillectomy in 75 (18 %) cases. The clinical outcome was favorable during the hospital stay in 404 (98 %) patients. In conclusion, patients with sore throat are often exposed to AIAs before PTA diagnosis, and antibiotic prescription was not often based on the RDT positivity.
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- D Lepelletier
- Bacteriology and Infection Control Department, Nantes University Hospital, 44093, Nantes, France. .,Medical School, EA 3826, University of Nantes, 44035, Nantes, France.
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- Emergency Department, Nantes University Hospital, 44093, Nantes, France
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- Emergency Department, Nantes University Hospital, 44093, Nantes, France
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- Bacteriology and Infection Control Department, Nantes University Hospital, 44093, Nantes, France
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Nantes University Hospital, 44093, Nantes, France.,Medical School, EA 3826, University of Nantes, 44035, Nantes, France
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- Medqual, Nantes University Hospital, 44093, Nantes, France.,Medical School, EA 3826, University of Nantes, 44035, Nantes, France
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- Bacteriology and Infection Control Department, Nantes University Hospital, 44093, Nantes, France.,Medical School, EA 3826, University of Nantes, 44035, Nantes, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Nantes University Hospital, 44093, Nantes, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Michallon University Hospital, 38000, Grenoble, France
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- Emergency Department, Nantes University Hospital, 44093, Nantes, France.,Medical School, EA 3826, University of Nantes, 44035, Nantes, France
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- Emergency Department, Nantes University Hospital, 44093, Nantes, France.,Medical School, EA 3826, University of Nantes, 44035, Nantes, France
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Dyar OJ, Beović B, Vlahović-Palčevski V, Verheij T, Pulcini C. How can we improve antibiotic prescribing in primary care? Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2016; 14:403-13. [PMID: 26853235 DOI: 10.1586/14787210.2016.1151353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Antibiotic stewardship is a necessity given the worldwide antimicrobial resistance crisis. Outpatient antibiotic use represents around 90% of total antibiotic use, with more than half of these prescriptions being either unnecessary or inappropriate. Efforts to improve antibiotic prescribing need to incorporate two complementary strategies: changing healthcare professionals' behaviour, and modifying the healthcare system. In this review, we present a broad perspective on antibiotic stewardship in primary care in high and high-middle income country settings, focussing on studies published in the last five years. We present the limitations of available literature, discuss perspectives, and provide suggestions for where future work should be concentrated.
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- Oliver J Dyar
- a Department of Public Health Sciences , Karolinska Institutet , Stockholm , Sweden
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- b Department of Infectious Diseases, University Medical Centre Ljubljana and Faculty of Medicine , University of Ljubljana , Ljubljana , Slovenia
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- c Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University Hospital Rijeka and Medical Faculty , University of Rijeka , Rijeka , Croatia
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- d Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care , University Medical Center Utrecht , Utrecht , The Netherlands
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- e EA 4360 APEMAC , Université de Lorraine and Service de maladies infectieuses et tropicales, CHU de Nancy , Nancy , France
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Le Maréchal M, Collange F, Fressard L, Peretti-Watel P, Sebbah R, Mikol F, Agamaliyev E, Gautier A, Pulcini C, Verger P. Design of a national and regional survey among French general practitioners and method of the first wave of survey dedicated to vaccination. Med Mal Infect 2015; 45:403-10. [PMID: 26494319 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2015.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2015] [Revised: 07/20/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES France is currently facing a vaccine-hesitancy crisis. We conducted a questionnaire-based telephone interview with a large sample of general practitioners (GPs) as they play a crucial role in the vaccination process. Our main objectives were to study the GPs' vaccination behaviors when it comes to their own vaccination and that of their relatives, and the vaccine recommendations made to their patients. We also aimed to understand their opinion related to the severity of vaccine-preventable diseases and to assess their trust in various sources of information. Finally, we enquired about their opinion in terms of vaccination-related tools that could help them in their daily practice. The article aimed to present the design of this panel and survey. PATIENTS AND METHODS Four samples of GPs (one national and three regional) were selected among all the French GPs (metropolitan France) using random sampling. Five cross-sectional surveys should be conducted with that panel. The mean targeted sample size is 2350 GPs for each survey. The survey dedicated to vaccination was conducted by telephone or on the Internet. RESULTS GPs were included in the survey between December 2013 and February 2014. The national sample included 1582 GPs (response rate: 46%) and the three regional samples included 1297 GPs (response rate: 44%). The survey dedicated to vaccination was conducted between April and July 2014; the national sample response rate was 92% (1582/1712). CONCLUSION The results of the first wave of surveys, conducted on a large sample of French GPs, provide important information to guide the French vaccination policy.
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- M Le Maréchal
- EA4360APEMAC, université de Lorraine, université Paris-Descartes, 54000 Nancy, France
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- UMR912 (SESSTIM), Inserm, 13000 Marseille, France; UMR_S912, IRD, Aix-Marseille université, 13000 Marseille, France; Observatoire régional de la santé Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (ORS PACA), 13000 Marseille, France
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- UMR912 (SESSTIM), Inserm, 13000 Marseille, France; UMR_S912, IRD, Aix-Marseille université, 13000 Marseille, France; Observatoire régional de la santé Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (ORS PACA), 13000 Marseille, France
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- UMR912 (SESSTIM), Inserm, 13000 Marseille, France; UMR_S912, IRD, Aix-Marseille université, 13000 Marseille, France; Observatoire régional de la santé Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (ORS PACA), 13000 Marseille, France
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- Union régionale des professionnels de santé - médecins libéraux (URPS-ML) PACA, 37/39, boulevard Vincent-Delpuech, 13006 Marseille, France
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- Bureau des professions de santé, DREES, ministère des Affaires sociales, de la Santé et des Droits des femmes, 14, avenue Duquesne, 75350 Paris 07 SP, France
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- Bureau des professions de santé, DREES, ministère des Affaires sociales, de la Santé et des Droits des femmes, 14, avenue Duquesne, 75350 Paris 07 SP, France
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- Institut national de prévention et d'éducation pour la santé, direction des affaires scientifiques, 42, boulevard de la Libération, 93203 Saint-Denis cedex, France
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- EA4360APEMAC, université de Lorraine, université Paris-Descartes, 54000 Nancy, France; Service de maladies infectieuses et tropicales, bâtiment des spécialités médicales, hôpitaux de Brabois, CHU de Nancy, allée du Morvan, 54511 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France.
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- UMR912 (SESSTIM), Inserm, 13000 Marseille, France; UMR_S912, IRD, Aix-Marseille université, 13000 Marseille, France; Observatoire régional de la santé Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (ORS PACA), 13000 Marseille, France; Inserm, F-CRIN, I-Reivac, immeuble AROPA, 35, rue Bernard-de-Ventadour, 31300 Toulouse, France
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[Prospective cross-sectional study of antibiotic prescriptions in a sample of French general practitioners]. Presse Med 2015; 44:e59-66. [PMID: 25650299 DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2014.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2014] [Revised: 06/19/2014] [Accepted: 07/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES The aim of our study was to assess the quality of antibiotic prescriptions in a sample of general practitioners (GPs) receiving junior doctors in training, whatever the motive of the prescription. METHODS We performed a prospective observational study of all antibiotics prescribed in October 2012 by 21 GPs working in southeastern France. Two specialists (general medicine and infectious diseases) independently assessed the compliance with recommendations of antibiotic prescriptions using a validated algorithm. RESULTS Two hundred and thirty-two antibiotic courses were prescribed, mainly for low respiratory tract infections (30%), ENT (26%), urinary tract (22%) or skin (13%) infections. Forty prescriptions were considered as appropriate (17%), 77 as inappropriate (33%; mainly due to a non-recommended molecule choice [77%] or a too long treatment duration [44%]) and 115 prescriptions were unnecessary (50%), due to diagnostic issues. There were wide variations between GPs. An essential laboratory or imaging investigation was missing for 36% of prescriptions: chest X-ray for pneumonia (80% were missing), rapid antigen diagnostic test for acute pharyngitis (23% missing) and urine dipstick for urinary tract infections (80% missing). Fluoroquinolones and macrolides/synergistins accounted for 31% of the prescriptions, and were associated with a lower prevalence of appropriate prescriptions (7% and 2% respectively, P<0.001). There was a co-prescription of anti-inflammatory drugs in 15% of the cases. CONCLUSION The misuse of antibiotics was frequent in this study. Improving the diagnostic workout is of paramount importance. Urgent actions are needed to improve antibiotic use in general practice.
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Carlet J, Rambaud C, Pulcini C. Save Antibiotics: a call for action of the World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance (WAAAR). BMC Infect Dis 2014; 14:436. [PMID: 25432402 PMCID: PMC4506429 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2014] [Accepted: 08/08/2014] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Jean Carlet
- Intensive care specialist, 9 rue de la Terrasse, 94000 Creteil, France.
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