A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of community pharmacist-led interventions to optimise the use of antibiotics.

Aims: The aim of this systematic review is to assess the effects of community pharmacist-led interventions to optimise the use of antibiotics and identify which interventions are most effective.

Methods: This review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO: CRD42020188552). PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for (randomised) controlled trials.

Development of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Recommendations: Relevance and Influence of the Evidence on the Decision-Making Process in France and the Netherlands.

Background: Target groups for seasonal influenza vaccination are defined at the country level and are based on several factors. However, little is known about the national decision-making procedures.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the evidence used for the development of recommendations and its impact on the choice of target groups in France and the Netherlands.

Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of commensal Streptococcus pneumoniae in nine European countries.

The human microbiota represents an important reservoir of antibiotic resistance. Moreover, the majority of antibiotics are prescribed in primary care. For this reason, we assessed the prevalence and antibiotic resistance of nasal carriage strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most prevalent bacterial causative agent of community-acquired respiratory tract infections, in outpatients in nine European countries.

A literature review to identify factors that determine policies for influenza vaccination.

Objectives: To conduct a literature review of influenza vaccination policy, describing roles and interactions between stakeholders and the factors influencing policy-making.

Methods: Major databases were searched using keywords related to influenza vaccination, decision-making and health policy. Titles and abstracts were screened according to defined criteria using independent reviewers.

Work participation in Q-fever patients and patients with Legionnaires' disease: a 12-month cohort study.

Aims: The aim of the study was to assess long-term work participation of Q-fever patients and patients with Legionnaires' disease, and to identify which factors are associated with a reduced work participation in Q-fever patients.

Methods: Q-fever patients participated at four time points until 12 months after onset of illness, patients with Legionnaires' disease only at 12 months. Data were self-reported using questionnaires on the amount of hours that patients worked, and on socio-demographic, medical, psychosocial and lifestyle aspects.