Behaviour change interventions addressing patient antibiotic treatment-seeking behaviour for respiratory tract infections in primary and community care settings: a scoping review
Scoping review maps interventions addressing antibiotic treatment-seeking behaviour in primary and community care, highlighting intervention efficacy issues.
Key Points
The review identified 38 studies examining behaviour change interventions for antibiotic treatment-seeking behaviour.
Most interventions focused on enhancing knowledge through educational resources, digital tools, and community campaigns.
Limited efficacy was noted for interventions aimed at reducing antibiotic prescriptions, especially in primary care settings.
Standardising outcome measures and assessing long-term effects of interventions are needed for future research.