How do patients in primary care perceive the role of antibiotics ? 1.
Research type
Research Study
Full title
How do patients in primary care perceive the role of antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections, (cough, cold, sore throat, ear ache, tonsillitis and sinusitis)?
IRAS ID
226076
Contact name
Eleanor Brown
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Teesside University, School of Health
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 21 days
Research summary
Patient perception of the role of antibiotics is a relevant current area of exploration due to rising concerns of antibiotic resistance and subsequent pressures to reduce antibiotic prescribing. Patients often attend General Practice appointments in the belief antibiotics are necessary for upper respiratory conditions such as cough, sore throat, ear ache, tonsillitis and sinusitis. These conditions are often associated with viral illness and therefore antibiotics are ineffective. Further investigation into patient perception is necessary to gain insight into their beliefs, values and understanding to inform clinical shared decision making and support patient education. A mixed methodology approach will be delivered via the completion of a questionnaire. This will give opportunity for participants to self recruit, through poster invitation within the primary care setting waiting room. The participants will complete an anonymous and confidential questionnaire with basic demographic information, positive and negative worded questions with some free text to identify any common responses. Participants will be 16 years and over, have had antibiotics in the last six months or perceived they should have had an antibiotic during that period for upper respiratory tract infection, cough , sore throat, earache, sinusitis or tonsillitis .
REC name
London - Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/LO/0406
Date of REC Opinion
6 Mar 2018
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion