Annals of emergency medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Cluster-randomized trial to improve antibiotic use for adults with acute respiratory infections treated in emergency departments.
We evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program in hospital emergency departments (EDs) targeting reduction in antibiotic overuse for acute respiratory tract infections. ⋯ Multidimensional educational interventions can reduce antibiotic overuse in the treatment of patients with upper respiratory tract infections and acute bronchitis in EDs. However, substantial antibiotic overuse persists despite this educational intervention.