Decisions regarding antibiotic prescribing for acute sinusitis in Norwegian general practice. A qualitative focus group study
Background Acute sinusitis is a frequent reason for primary care visits. Most patients recover within two weeks without antibiotic treatment. Despite this, about 50% of patients with acute sinusitis in Norwegian general practice are still prescribed antibiotics. We do not know the reason behind this...
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| Main Authors: | Jorunn Thaulow, Torunn Bjerve Eide, Sigurd Høye, Holgeir Skjeie |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02813432.2023.2274328 |
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