Unintended consequences? A sociological study of how social relations influence decisions about antibiotics

专业决策很难受到影响，特别是在卫生方面。决策往往不仅仅是关于最佳实践的科学证据。相反，决策受到社会背景和周围关系的严重影响。一场“抗菌素完美风暴”预计将在未来20年内发生，部分原因是抗生素决策不力，对澳大利亚构成重大威胁。该项目采用严格的社会学研究方法，旨在探索抗生素决策的社会基础，结合专业，外行和管理观点。其目的是提供一种了解现行做法和颁布变革的障碍的手段。

Professional decision-making can be difficult to influence, particularly in health contexts. Decisions are often not just about scientific evidence of best practice. Rather, decisions are heavily influenced by social context and the relationships that surround them. An 'antimicrobial perfect storm' is predicted to occur within the next two decades, in part due to poor antibiotic decision-making, presenting a major threat to Australia. Using rigorous sociological research methods, this project aims to explore the social underpinnings of antibiotic decision-making, incorporating professional, lay and managerial perspectives. It aims to provide a means of understanding current practice and the barriers to enacting change.