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Clinician distress and inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory tract infections: a retrospective cohort study.

Brady KJS, Barlam TF, Trockel MT, et al. Clinician distress and inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory tract infections: a retrospective cohort study. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2022;48(5):287-297. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2022.01.011.

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May 11, 2022
Brady KJS, Barlam TF, Trockel MT, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2022;48(5):287-297.
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Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics to treat viral illnesses is an ongoing patient safety threat. This study examined the association between clinician depression, anxiety, and burnout and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in outpatient care. Depression and anxiety, but not burnout, were associated with increased adjusted odds of inappropriate prescribing for RTIs.

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Brady KJS, Barlam TF, Trockel MT, et al. Clinician distress and inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory tract infections: a retrospective cohort study. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2022;48(5):287-297. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2022.01.011.