Tyrstrup M, André M, Brorsson A, Gröndal H, Strandberg EL, Hedin K. A study of guidelines for respiratory tract infections and their references from Swedish GPs: a qualitative analysis.
Scand J Prim Health Care 2020;
38:83-91. [PMID:
32031035 PMCID:
PMC7054917 DOI:
10.1080/02813432.2020.1717073]
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Abstract
Background: National guidelines are important instruments in reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions. Low adherence to guidelines is an acknowledged problem that needs to be addressed.Method: We evaluated established characteristics for guidelines in the guidelines for lower respiratory tract infection, acute otitis media and pharyngotonsillitis in primary care. We studied how doctors used these guidelines by analysing interviews with 29 general practitioners (GPs) in Sweden.Results: We found important between-guidelines differences, which we believe affects adherence. The GPs reported persistent preconceptions about diagnosis and treatment, which we believe reduces their adherence to the guidelines.Conclusion: To increase adherence, it is important to consider doctors' preconceptions when creating new guidelines.
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