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| Title |
Antibiotic Prescribing in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Meta-synthesis of Qualitative Research
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| Published in |
Drugs & Aging, April 2015
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| DOI | 10.1007/s40266-015-0252-2 |
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| Authors |
Aoife Fleming, Colin Bradley, Shane Cullinan, Stephen Byrne |
| Abstract |
The objective of this review was to synthesize the findings of qualitative studies investigating the factors influencing antibiotic prescribing in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). These findings will inform the development of future antimicrobial stewardship strategies (AMS) in this setting. We searched Embase, PubMed, PsycInfo, Social Science Citations Index and Google Scholar for all qualitative studies investigating health care professionals' views on antibiotic prescribing in LTCFs. The quality of the papers was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) assessment tool for qualitative research. Thematic synthesis was used to integrate the emergent themes into an overall analytical theme. The synthesis of eight qualitative studies indicated that health care professionals and administrators have identified factors that influence antibiotic prescribing in LTCFs. These factors include variations in knowledge and practice among health care professionals, and the LTCF context, which is unique given the complex patient population and restricted access to doctors and diagnostic tests. The social factors underpinning the interaction between nurses, residents' families and doctors also influence decision making around antibiotic prescribing. The study also found that there is an acknowledged need for collaborative, evidence-based AMS specific to LTCFs, as antibiotic prescribing is heavily influenced by factors unique to this setting. This review highlighted the key contextual challenges for AMS in LTCFs. The findings provide an in-depth insight into the factors-such as the LTCF context, social factors, variability in knowledge and prescribing practices, and antimicrobial resistance-that impact on antibiotic prescribing and AMS strategies. These factors must be considered in order to ensure the feasibility and applicability of future AMS interventions. |
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The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 14 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 21% |
| Ireland | 2 | 14% |
| Colombia | 1 | 7% |
| Canada | 1 | 7% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7% |
| Unknown | 6 | 43% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 8 | 57% |
| Scientists | 4 | 29% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 14% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 120 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 119 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 22 | 18% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 17 | 14% |
| Researcher | 14 | 12% |
| Other | 9 | 8% |
| Student > Bachelor | 9 | 8% |
| Other | 22 | 18% |
| Unknown | 27 | 23% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 34 | 28% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 14 | 12% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 13 | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 8 | 7% |
| Immunology and Microbiology | 4 | 3% |
| Other | 13 | 11% |
| Unknown | 34 | 28% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 13. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 27 June 2022.
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#5
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