Smart reports help doctors use antibiotics wisely

NCT ID NCT06027593

First seen Nov 15, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether automated electronic reports could help doctors prescribe antibiotics more appropriately for common infections like pneumonia, ear infections, and sore throat. Over 26,000 patients were included, and the reports compared prescribing patterns before and after the intervention. The goal was to see if these reports could improve how often antibiotics are used correctly.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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