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Document Type
DNP - University Access Only
Award Date
2013
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
First Advisor
Kay Foland
Second Advisor
Lynnette Leeseberg Stamler
Abstract
A vast amount of evidence exists indicating that acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI’s) should not be routinely treated with antibiotics, yet many patients request antibiotics for these conditions and many providers feel pressured to prescribe antibiotics for these infections. A lack of patient knowledge regarding their personal symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options often leads to unnecessary antibiotic use and decreased patient satisfaction. This practice innovation project proposes a cost efficient, evidence based educational intervention designed to improve patient satisfaction and knowledge regarding treatment of ARTIs. Educational interventions using similar materials have shown to improve patient knowledge, satisfaction with prescribed therapy, and decrease inappropriate antibiotic use.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Respiratory infections -- Treatment.
Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Treatment.
Patient education.
Patient satisfaction.
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
90
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Behl, Keith, "Impact of Education on Improving Patient Knowledge and Satisfaction in the Treatment of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections" (2013). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects. 148.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/con_dnp/148