Exploring shared decision-making in antibiotic prescribing

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

This observational study aims to identify opportunities for shared decision-making between patients and prescribers regarding antibiotic use in secondary care settings. It involves conducting semi-structured interviews with patients who have received antibiotics during their hospital stay and senior clinicians involved in prescribing decisions. The study will recruit participants from selected hospitals and aims to conduct up to 50 interviews to gather qualitative insights on the decision-making process. The findings may help improve communication and decision-making related to antibiotic prescribing.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

For clinicians:

* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
* Senior registrar or consultant medical or surgical doctor working at participating hospitals and caring for inpatients.
* Fluent in English.

For patients:

* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
* Male or Female, aged 16 years or above (no upper age limit).
* Good standard of speaking English and able to read and understand study materials.
* Received antibiotic for treatment of suspected or confirmed bacterial infection during inpatient stay.

Exclusion Criteria:

* For clinicians:

  * Prescribers not currently caring for inpatients

For patients:

• Patient who received prophylaxis antibiotics only

Where it's running

• Royal Cornwall Hospital
  Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Recruiting
• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
  Truro, United Kingdom Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Verity Teague
• Email: rcht.sponsor@nhs.net
• Phone: 44 01872256429

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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.