How, why and when are delayed (back-up) antibiotic prescriptions used in primary care? A realist review integrating concepts of uncertainty in healthcare

• Main Authors: Monsey Mcleod (Author), Anne Campbell (Author), Benedict Hayhoe (Author), Aleksandra J. Borek (Author), Sarah Tonkin-Crine (Author), Michael V. Moore (Author), Christopher C. Butler (Author), A. Sarah Walker (Author), Alison Holmes (Author), Geoff Wong (Author), on behalf of the STEP-UP study team (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance is a global patient safety priority and inappropriate antimicrobial use is a key contributing factor. Evidence have shown that delayed (back-up) antibiotic prescriptions (DP) are an effective and safe strategy for reducing unnecessary antibiotic consumpti...