“…Faulty beliefs can be an important factor influencing inappropriate antibiotic dispensing. Past attempts to change provider behaviours based on knowledge provision was not successful (11). A new approach better grounded in theory identifying determinants of this poor practice is required for future interventions.…”
Based on this experience of well-informed community pharmacists having proper intention of practice and low control effect, future programme for rational drug use should emphasize education rather than regulation.
“…Faulty beliefs can be an important factor influencing inappropriate antibiotic dispensing. Past attempts to change provider behaviours based on knowledge provision was not successful (11). A new approach better grounded in theory identifying determinants of this poor practice is required for future interventions.…”
Based on this experience of well-informed community pharmacists having proper intention of practice and low control effect, future programme for rational drug use should emphasize education rather than regulation.
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