Point prevalence audit surveys of respiratory tract infection consultations and antibiotic prescribing in primary care before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland.

Mala Shah Aoife FlemingT M BarbosaAlike W van der VeldenS ParveenAkke Vellinga

Published in: The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy (2023)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a reduction in antibiotic prescribing. Opportunities identified to support AMS in primary care in Ireland are targeted initiatives to reduce antibiotic prescribing for bronchitis and tonsillitis and introducing POCT to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing.

Keyphrases

primary care
respiratory tract
general practice
risk factors
emergency department
quality improvement
drug delivery
adverse drug
electronic health record