Publications by authors named "Gaelle Le Dref"

When it comes to smoking, apprentices are considered a 'vulnerable' population. They have been the subject of targeted approaches based on the assumption of common characteristics. In contrast to most public health studies, that assume homogeneity of vulnerable groups, this article, based on Lahire's 'theory of the plural individual', aims to examine inter- and intra-individual variability in relation to tobacco exposure.

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  • Selective reporting of antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) is aimed at improving antibiotic stewardship by reducing unnecessary prescriptions.
  • The study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of implementing selective reporting for urine cultures among lab professionals and prescribers, uncovering both facilitators and barriers to its national rollout.
  • Results showed that implementing this selective reporting method required approximately 80 hours and €23,000, but it was generally well-received by users, with minimal requests for complete AST reports from general practitioners.
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Background: In nursing homes, infections and antibiotic prescriptions are frequent. Nursing home nurses (NHNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) could promote antibiotic stewardship (ABS). Few studies have explored nurses' knowledge, perceptions and practices towards ABS in nursing homes and none has investigated the potential evolution of their roles.

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Background: The 'AntibioCharte' randomised controlled study aimed at assessing the impact of a multifaceted antibiotic stewardship intervention targeting French general practitioners with higher-than-average antibiotic use. The intervention included a public commitment charter signed by the general practitioner, a non-prescription pad, and a patient information leaflet.

Objectives: We conducted a qualitative study to evaluate general practitioners' fidelity in the intervention and its acceptability by patients and general practitioners.

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Objectives: To develop a nationwide French website with reliable, practical and public-oriented information on antibiotic stewardship and resistance.

Methods: The design and evaluation were based on the following process: (i) development of a pilot website by a multidisciplinary group; (ii) evaluation phase, using mixed methods and involving health professionals (GPs and community pharmacists) and the general population; and (iii) launch of a final version of the website with 6 month follow-up usage statistics.

Results: The Antibio'Malin website (https://sante.

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The improvement of ultrasound scan techniques is enabling ever earlier prenatal diagnosis of developmental anomalies. In France, apart from cases where the mother's life is endangered, the detection of "particularly serious" conditions, and conditions that are "incurable at the time of diagnosis" are the only instances in which a therapeutic abortion can be performed, this applying up to the 9th month of pregnancy. Thus numerous conditions, despite the fact that they cause distress or pain or are socially disabling, do not qualify for therapeutic abortion, despite sometimes pressing demands from parents aware of the difficulties in store for their child and themselves, in a society that is not very favourable towards the integration and self-fulfilment of people with a disability.

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