Understanding hospital antimicrobial prescribing decisions and determinants of uptake of new local antimicrobial prescribing guidelines in Laos.

Vilada ChansamouthAnousone DouangnouvongPeeyanout ThammavongsaXaysana SombandithSommay KeomanySommana RattanaPaul N NewtonNicholas Philip John Day Paul Turner Mayfong Mayxay Hindrik Rogier van Doorn Elizabeth A Ashley

Published in: Wellcome open research (2024)

Several factors contribute to enhancing appropriate antibiotic prescription. Key factors for improving antibiotic prescription include enhancing prescribers' clinical knowledge, ensuring access to essential antibiotics, and updating guidelines regularly. Health leaders must get involved to promote their use.

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healthcare
primary care
staphylococcus aureus
adverse drug
clinical practice
public health
mental health
working memory
emergency department
acute care
social media
electronic health record