Antibiotics for acute cough: an international observational study of patient adherence in primary care

British Journal of General Practice

Herman Goossens¹  Paul Little¹  Christopher C Butler¹  Theo Verheij¹  David Gillespie¹  Samuel Coenen¹  Kerenza Hood¹  Jacqueline Nuttall¹  Jochen W Cals¹  Nick A Francis¹ 

[1] Cochrane Institute of Primary Care and Public Health, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK

关键词: anti-bacterial agents;    cough;    general practice;    medication adherence;    respiratory tract infections.;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp12X649124

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Non-adherence to acute antibiotic prescriptions is poorly described and may impact on clinical outcomes, healthcare costs, and interpretation of research. It also results in leftover antibiotics that could be used inappropriately.

【 授权许可】

Unknown