Can Improving Knowledge of Antibiotic-Associated Adverse Drug Events Reduce Parent and Patient Demand for Antibiotics?:

Health Services Research & Managerial Epidemiology

Rebecca M.Roberts¹ 

关键词: antibiotics;    adverse drug events;    upper respiratory infections;    focus groups;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2333392814568345

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Background:According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 2 million people are infected and 23,000 die each year in the United States as a result of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Antibiotic use is the most important factor contributing to antibiotic resistance and overuse is common, especially for upper respiratory tract infections. There is a perception among the public, as well as some health care providers, that antibiotics are harmless. We conducted formative research to explore patient and parent knowledge and attitudes relating to antibiotic use and adverse drug events (ADEs).Methods:Six computer-assisted telephone focus groups were conducted in October and November 2010 with adult patients and mothers of young children. The focus groups were developed to engage participants in discussion about their knowledge and attitudes regarding antibiotic resistance and ADEs associated with antibiotic use.Results:Nearly all mothers were familiar with the possibility of “side...

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