Nurse-Powered tool cuts antibiotic overuse in respiratory infections

NCT ID NCT04255303

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tested a computer tool that helps nurses decide when antibiotics are needed for patients with colds, sore throats, or other respiratory infections. The tool was used in 347 patients at primary care and urgent care clinics. Researchers measured whether the tool was helpful and if it reduced unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

  • University of Utah School of Medicine

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

  • University of Wisconsin

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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