Impact of a smartphone app on prescriber adherence to antibiotic guidelines in adult patients with community acquired pneumonia or urinary tract infections.

Stephen R RitchieStephen R RitchieEamon J DuffyMark G ThomasStephen McBrideKerry Read Rachel X Chen Gayle Humphrey

Published in: PloS one (2019)

Provision of antibiotic guidelines in a mobile phone app can significantly increase guideline adherence by prescribers. However, providing an app which allows easy access to antibiotic guidelines is not sufficient to achieve high levels of prescriber adherence.

Keyphrases

urinary tract infection
community acquired pneumonia
clinical practice
glycemic control
palliative care