US Adults’ Perspectives on Antibiotic Durations and Adherence to Therapy for Common Bacterial Respiratory Infections: A National Survey
Alistair Thorpe, Rachael A Lee, Julia E Szymczak, Madeline C Farrell, Angela Fagerlin, Valerie M Vaughn · 2026
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Alistair Thorpe and co-authors survey United States adults on antibiotic course length and finishing habits in 2026 work. The poll of 1,475 adults ran in March and April 2024 and covered common bacterial chest infections. Most respondents preferred courses of at least seven days and believed finishing every course matters.
Those beliefs clash with trial evidence favoring shorter courses for many common infections, the authors note. Changing the long-standing finish-the-course message risks confusing patients and eroding trust if handled poorly. The findings argue for communication plans that bring public beliefs in line with current guidance.
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| CREATOR | Alistair Thorpe, Rachael A Lee, Julia E Szymczak, Madeline C Farrell, Angela Fagerlin, Valerie M Vaughn |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 25315 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |