Pediatrics
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Reducing Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary Care for Respiratory Illness.
One-third of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions for pediatric acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are inappropriate. We evaluated a distance learning program's effectiveness for reducing outpatient antibiotic prescribing for ARTI visits. ⋯ This program reduced antibiotic prescribing during outpatient ARTI visits; broader dissemination may be beneficial.