Reducing Antibiotic Prescriptions for Urinary Tract Infection in Nursing Homes Using a Complex Tailored Intervention Targeting Nursing Home Staff: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
BackgroundUrinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common reason for antibiotic prescription in nursing homes. Overprescription causes antibiotic-related harms in those who are treated and others residing within the nursing home. The diagnostic process in nursing homes is complicated with both chal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JMIR Publications
2020-05-01
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| Series: | JMIR Research Protocols |
| Online Access: | https://www.researchprotocols.org/2020/5/e17710 |