Effects of a feedback intervention on antibiotic prescription control in primary care institutions based on a Health Information System: a cluster randomized cross-over controlled trial
Effects of a feedback intervention on antibiotic prescription control in primary care institutions based on a Health Information System: a cluster randomized cross-over controlled trial
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jgar.2023.02.006
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发表时间:
2023-03-23
影响因子:
4.6
通讯作者:
Chang,Yue
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作者:
Yang,Junli;Cui,Zhezhe;Chang,Yue
ObjectivesOveruse and misuse of antibiotics are major factors in the development of antibiotic resistance in primary care institutions of rural China. In this study, the effectiveness of a Health Information System-based, automatic, and confidential antibiotic feedback intervention was evaluated.MethodsA randomized, cross-over, cluster-controlled trial was conducted in primary care institutions. All institutions were randomly divided into two groups and given either a three-month intervention followed by a three-month period without any intervention or vice versa. The intervention consisted of three feedback measures: a real-time pop-up warning message of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions on the prescribing physician's computer screen, a 10-day antibiotic prescription summary, and distribution of educational manuals. The primary outcome was the 10-day inappropriate antibiotic prescription rate.ResultsThere were no significant differences in inappropriate antibiotic prescription rates (69.1% vs. 72.0%) between two groups at baseline (P= 0.072). After three months (cross-over point), inappropriate antibiotic prescription rates decreased significantly faster in group A (12.3%,P< 0.001) compared to group B (4.4%,P< 0.001). At the end point, the inappropriate antibiotic prescription rates decreased in group B (15.1%,P< 0.001) while the rates increased in group A (7.2%,P< 0.001). The characteristics of physicians did not significantly affect the rate of antibiotic or inappropriate antibiotic prescription rates.ConclusionA Health Information System-based, real-time pop-up warnings, a 10-day prescription summary, and the distribution of educational manuals, can effectively reduce the rates of antibiotic and inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions.