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Impact Of Antimicrobial Drug Restrictions On Doctors? Behaviors, Oğuz Karabay, Sali̇h Hoşoğlu, Ertuğrul Güçlü, Şeri̇fe Akalin, Fatma Aybala Altay, Emsal Aydin, Bahadir Ceylan, Aygül Çeli̇k, İlhami̇ Çeli̇k, Tuna Demi̇rdal, Kezi̇ban Demi̇rli̇, Nuretti̇n Erben, Ünal Erkorkmaz, Serpi̇l Erol, Ömer Evi̇rgen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Broad-spectrum antibiotics have become available for use only with the approval of infectious disease specialists (IDSs) since 2003 in Turkey. This study aimed to analyze the tendencies of doctors who are not disease specialists (non-IDSs) towards the restriction of antibiotics. Materials and methods: A questionnaire form was prepared, which included a total of 22 questions about the impact of antibiotic restriction (AR) policy, the role of IDSs in the restriction, and the perception of this change in antibiotic consumption. The questionnaire was completed by each participating physician. Results: A total of 1906 specialists from 20 cities in Turkey participated …