ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2026
Audit and feedback to improve antibiotic prescribing among community physicians in India: A quasi-experimental study.
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backgroundIrrational antibiotic use, especially in Indian community settings, is a major contributor to the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Guidelines for rational prescribing are provided by the WHO AWaRe classification; however, its use in primary care is still restricted. An effective way to enhance prescribing practices is through audit and feedback. The purpose of this study was to assess community physicians' use of antibiotics, gauge their compliance with the AWaRe framework, and ascertain whether structured audit and feedback can encourage sensible prescribing and aid in the fight against AMR. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe study was conducted in two phases from July 2022 to 2023 in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. Phase 1 involved a cross-sectional review of 680 antibiotic prescriptions. In Phase 2, 28 community physicians participated in a quasi-experimental study using a validated structured questionnaire. Educational intervention and feedback were provided. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was applied with a significance level of
resultsAmoxicillin was the most commonly prescribed antibiotic (88.2%) out of 680 prescriptions, mostly for upper respiratory tract infections. While access-group medications like amoxicillin were more commonly used in rural areas, watch-group antibiotics like azithromycin were more frequently used in urban areas. Perception scores (19 to 16,
conclusionEnhancing antibiotic stewardship and encouraging rational prescribing among community physicians at the primary care level through audit and feedback is a practical and economical approach that can improve adherence to AWaRe classification and decrease inappropriate antibiotic use.
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