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Changing antibiotic prescribing by educational marketing.

F T Landgren1, K J Harvey, M L Mashford

  • 1Victorian Medical Postgraduate Foundation, Toorak.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|December 5, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Educational marketing techniques significantly improved antibiotic prescribing in hospitals, leading to cost savings. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of targeted interventions in modifying healthcare professional behavior.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Medical Education
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing

Background:

  • Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, particularly regarding duration and timing, is a significant concern in surgical prophylaxis.
  • The pharmaceutical industry extensively uses marketing techniques to influence prescribing habits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of "educational marketing" interventions in modifying antibiotic prescribing practices for surgical prophylaxis in public hospitals.
  • To assess the impact of these techniques on the appropriateness of antibiotic use and associated costs.

Main Methods:

  • A controlled cross-over study was conducted in 12 Victorian public hospitals.
  • An "educational marketing" campaign, mimicking pharmaceutical industry tactics, was implemented in intervention hospitals.

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  • Prescribing appropriateness (duration and timing) was assessed via audits before and after interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant increase in satisfactory antibiotic course duration was observed in intervention hospitals post-campaign.
    • No significant prescribing changes occurred in control hospitals during the initial intervention phase.
    • Subsequent intervention in former control hospitals also showed significant improvements, though a decline was noted 12 months post-campaign.

    Conclusions:

    • Educational marketing techniques are effective in successfully modifying inappropriate hospital prescribing behavior.
    • The intervention demonstrated cost savings, indicating a favorable return on investment.
    • Sustained adherence to guidelines requires ongoing monitoring and reinforcement post-intervention.