Smart reports guide doctors to better antibiotic choices
NCT ID NCT06027593
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving doctors automated reports on their antibiotic prescribing habits could improve how often they follow official guidelines. Researchers looked at over 26,000 patients with pneumonia, ear infections, or sore throat. They compared antibiotic use before and after doctors received the reports and education. The goal was to see if this simple feedback tool could reduce unnecessary or incorrect antibiotic prescriptions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
audit and feedback reports on antibiotic use
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help doctors prescribe antibiotics more appropriately, reducing unnecessary use and fighting antibiotic resistance.
What could go wrong
This is an observational quality-improvement study, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove cause and effect. The intervention is simple education and feedback, which may not change long-term prescribing habits.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States