Clinician and Patient Factors Influencing Treatment Decisions: Ethnographic Study of Antibiotic Prescribing and Operative Procedures in Out-of-Hours and General Dental Practices

Clinician and Patient Factors Influencing Treatment Decisions: Ethnographic Study of Antibiotic Prescribing and Operative Procedures in Out-of-Hours and General Dental Practices

Operative treatment is indicated for most toothache/dental abscesses, yet antibiotics instead of procedures are often prescribed. This ethnographic study aimed to identify clinician and patient factors influencing urgent dental care for adults during actual appointments; and to identify elements sen...

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Main Authors: Wendy Thompson, Rosemary McEachan, Susan Pavitt, Gail Douglas, Marion Bowman, Jenny Boards, Jonathan Sandoe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
antibiotic stewardship
behavioural influences
dental procedures
decision making
shared
motivation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/9/575

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