Association between antibiotic prescribing and visit duration among patients with respiratory tract infections

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Sep;43(9):1238-1241. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.182. Epub 2021 Jun 11.

Abstract

Time constraints have been suggested as a potential driver of antibiotic overuse for acute respiratory tract infections. In this cross-sectional analysis of national data from visits to offices and emergency departments, we identified no statistically significant association between antibiotic prescribing and the duration of visits for acute respiratory tract infections.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Humans
  • Inappropriate Prescribing
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Respiratory Tract Infections* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents