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The aim was to identify physician characteristics associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.

Predictors of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing among primary care physicians

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Historical cohort study identifies physician characteristics influencing antibiotic prescribing in primary care, suggesting areas for intervention.

The aim was to identify physician characteristics associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.
Followed a cohort of 852 primary care physicians certified between 1990-1993 for 6-9 years.
Evaluated prescribing patterns for viral and bacterial infections during 1990-1998.
Used logistic regression to analyze the impact of physician characteristics on prescribing patterns.
International medical graduates had a higher likelihood of inappropriate prescribing for viral infections (RR 1.78, 95% CI 1.30-2.44).
Inappropriate prescribing increased with time in practice. Physicians with high practice volume had a higher likelihood of inappropriate prescribing (RR 1.27, 95% CI 1.09-1.48).
Licensure examination scores were not predictive of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.

Cadieux et al. (2007) studied this question.

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Historical cohort study identifies physician characteristics influencing antibiotic prescribing in primary care, suggesting areas for intervention.