Publications by authors named "Rugzan J Hussein"
Quality indicators for the use of systemic antibiotics in dentistry.
Z Evid Fortbild Qual Gesundhwes
May 2017
Article Synopsis
- Risks associated with systemic antibiotic use, like increased resistance and side effects, must be evaluated on a patient-by-patient basis, making routine prescriptions inadvisable.
- The G-BA tasked the AQUA-Institute to develop quality assurance procedures for antibiotic use in dental care to enhance patient safety and promote first-line medications.
- An analysis of dental claims revealed that 4.7 million antibiotic prescriptions were issued for treatments, with only 3.4% given without proper indication, and penicillin and clindamycin comprised about 46.3% and 47.0% of prescriptions, respectively.
Background: General practitioners (GPs) have a key role in providing preventive care, particularly for elderly patients. However, various factors can inhibit or promote the implementation of preventive care. In the present study, we identified and examined factors that inhibit and promote preventive care by German GPs, particularly for elderly patients, and assessed changes in physicians' attitudes toward preventive care throughout their careers.
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