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September 5, 2025British journal of surgery

SP4.07 Changing Practice in Acute Appendicitis: Patients and Surgeons views

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EMEleanor MassieKRKathryn A. RobbSMSusan Moug

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Qualitative analysis reveals communication barriers in adopting antibiotic treatment for acute appendicitis, suggesting areas for improvement.

Key Points

  • Antibiotic treatment for acute appendicitis is underused due to communication barriers and paternalistic attitudes among patients and surgeons.
  • A total of 22 patients and 16 surgeons were interviewed, uncovering various themes influencing treatment decisions.
  • Semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis were used to explore perspectives on antibiotic treatment acceptance.
  • Identified barriers and facilitators can guide strategies for better integration of antibiotic therapy into surgical practices.

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Massie et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2384fb210217d6477752ehttps://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf166.053
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