Improving antibiotic prescribing practices in dental care
Using Implementation Science and Informatics to Develop and Pilot Test Antibiotic Stewardship Clinical Decision Support
This study is creating a helpful mobile app for dentists to make smarter choices about prescribing antibiotics, aiming to cut down on unnecessary use and keep patients safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11070210 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile application that assists dentists in making better decisions regarding antibiotic prescriptions. By creating a clinical decision support tool (CDST), the project aims to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, which can lead to adverse drug events and antibiotic resistance. The app will be designed based on feedback from dental professionals and will be pilot tested to ensure its effectiveness in real-world settings. Ultimately, the goal is to integrate this tool into existing electronic health record systems to enhance patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients receiving dental care who may be prescribed antibiotics.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require dental care or who are not prescribed antibiotics may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer antibiotic prescribing practices, reducing the risk of adverse reactions and antibiotic resistance in patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using clinical decision support tools to improve prescribing practices in various medical fields, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Durkin, Michael Joseph — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Durkin, Michael Joseph
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.