Vnímání rizika antibiotické rezistence a znalost principů racionální ATB preskripce mezi českými praktickými lékaři – závěry z pilotního šetření

Overview

The issue of antibiotic resistance stands as one of the foremost contemporary global challenges in healthcare. This study presents findings from a pilot survey conducted among Czech general practitioners, concentrating on their perception of antibiotic resistance risk and their knowledge of the AWaRe classification. This classification, in accordance with international guidelines, serves as the principal indicator for monitoring the quality of antibiotic prescriptions.

The results of the pilot research suggest that physicians perceive antibiotic resistance as a major problem, but one that is primarily related to health challenges outside the Czech healthcare system. We can also identify the influence of socio-demographic characteristics (mainly age and gender) on the perceived severity of the spread of antibiotic resistance. The second part of the analysis focuses on the ability of respondents to assess individual antibiotics in terms of their suitability for routine and rational, empirical antibiotic prescription according to the AWaRe classification.

In particular, the research findings highlight the importance of regional differences and emphasize the need to consider structural aspects within the antibiotic prescribing debate.

Keywords:

antibiotic prescription, antibiotic resistance, AWaRe classification, GP’s attitudes