Digital prescription tool to help GPs follow antibiotic guidelines in Belgian primary care

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in primary care contributes to antimicrobial resistance, especially for self-limiting infections. The intervention is a Prescription Support System (PSS) that presents Belgian BAPCOC guideline recommendations in a user-friendly decision tree integrated into compatible electronic health record systems. The implementation is being rolled out to participating GP practices using a stepped-wedge cluster randomized design, with practices switching from usual care to the PSS at scheduled intervals. Primary outcomes include changes in antibiotic prescribing for common ambulatory infections and measures of tool uptake and usability.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* General practices in Belgium using compatible EHR systems.
* Willingness to use and activate the PSS by giving consent.
* Agreement to participate in the study, provided signed informed consent form is in place.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Practices using an EHR system that solely allows a single sign-on to the standalone PSS.
* Practices already using a similar PSS or participating in overlapping projects.

Where it's running

• GPs associated with KU Leuven
  Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.