Health Alliance for prudent antibiotic prescribing in patients with respiratory tract infections (HAPPY AUDIT) -impact of a non-randomised multifaceted intervention programme

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Excessive use of antibiotics is worldwide the most important reason for development of antimicrobial resistance. As antibiotic resistance may spread across borders, high prevalence countries may serve as a source of bacterial resista...

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Main Authors: Reutskiy Anatoliy, Jurgutis Arnoldas, Radzeviciene Ruta, von der Heyde Walter, Caballero Lidia, Pérez Antonia, López-Valcárcel Beatriz, Hernández Silvia, Cots Josep, Llor Carl, Cordoba Gloria, Jarbol Dorte, Hansen Malene, Gahrn-Hansen Bente, Munck Anders, Bjerrum Lars, Egorova Elena, Strandberg Eva, Ovhed Ingvar, Mölstad Sigvard, Stichele Robert, Benko Ria, Vlahovic-Palcevski Vera, Lionis Christos, Rønning Marit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/12/52