Publications by authors named "Peeyanout Thammavongsa"
Wellcome Open Res
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Antimicrobial use in Laos is notably high, prompting the introduction of comprehensive prescribing guidelines in 2021 to guide antibiotic practices among prescribers.*
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- A study involving interviews with 16 prescribers revealed that clinical judgment and practical challenges, like antibiotic availability and lab turnaround times, affect prescribing decisions, despite overall satisfaction with the guidelines.*
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- Recommendations to improve antibiotic prescribing include enhancing prescribers' knowledge of antibiotics, raising awareness and accessibility of the guidelines, and encouraging support from hospital leadership to promote adherence.*
