Yesudian, G.T., Gilchrist, F., Bebb, K. et al. (4 more authors) (2015) A multicentre, multicycle audit of the prescribing practices of three paediatric dental departments in the North of England. British Dental Journal, 218 (12). pp. 681-685. ISSN 0007-0610
Abstract
Background: Odontogenic infections are frequently treated with antimicrobials. The inappropriate use of these medications has led to bacterial resistance and the development of species which are resistant to the antimicrobials currently available. This has serious implications for global public health. Aim: A multicycle clinical audit was carried out to compare the prescribing practices of three paediatric dental departments in the North of England. Results: Results revealed deficiencies in prescribing practices in all three centres. Following education and the provision of an aide-memoire in subsequent cycles, improvements were seen in appropriateness of prescribing, increasing from 28% in the first cycle, to 71% in the third cycle
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2015 British Dental Association. All rights reserved |
Keywords: | Paediatric dentistry; Dental public health; Pharmacology |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Clinical Dentistry (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 22 Jan 2016 15:35 |
Last Modified: | 11 Mar 2016 00:03 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.440 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.440 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:89854 |