Tackling antimicrobial resistance in primary health care through promoting the appropriate use of antibiotics in Estonia, EVIPNet evidence brief for policy, number 8

ABSTRACT

This report is the second evidence brief for policy produced in Estonia within the framework of the WHO European Evidence-informedPolicy Network. It was prepared by the Public Health Institute of University of Tartu in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairsof Estonia and WHO Country Office in Estonia. The working group identified, selected, appraised, and synthesized relevant researchevidence on the problem, three options for tackling it and considerations in implementing them. The three options are (1) Strengthening post-graduate education and continuing the education of primary care clinicians about the appropriate use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance (AMR); (2) Providing clinical decision support to PHCP (primary health care providers) for the prudent use of antibiotics; and (3) Using audit and feedback to improve prescribing behaviour.