Reducing antibiotic use for respiratory infections in Swiss primary care
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether following a national guideline for treating common respiratory infections (like colds, sore throats, or bronchitis) can help doctors in Switzerland prescribe fewer antibiotics. It focuses on primary care physicians and clinics in certain cantons who are willing to participate in surveys and interviews.
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Who can take part
- You are a primary care physician (general internist or practicing doctor) in Switzerland.
- You practice in one of these cantons: Vaud, Geneva, Valais, Fribourg, Jura, Neuchatel, Bern, or Ticino.
- You take part in a quality circle or work at a clinic that is part of this study.
- You are willing to fill out surveys and may be invited for an interview.
- You do not plan to retire before April 2026.
- You are comfortable with a study mainly in French.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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