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"Appropriateness and adequacy of antibiotic prescription for upper respiratory tract infections in ambulatory health care centers in Ecuador".

Xavier Sánchez ChoezMaría Luciana Armijos AcurioRuth E Jimbo Sotomayor
Published in: BMC pharmacology & toxicology (2018)
The results of our study report a 90.25% of inappropriate prescription. The antibiotic prescription, appropriate prescription, and adequate prescription rates show the need for implementation of strategies in order to reduce them. Related aspects regarding prescriber's behavior and the patient's expectations should be analyzed.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • respiratory tract
  • primary care
  • blood pressure
  • social media
  • health information