Recruiting: VIC, QLD, SA
Summary: EASSI-PC is a national clinical trials activity led by Bond University, the University of Melbourne, Adelaide University and the University of Newcastle, with recruitment coordinated by the Department of General Practice, Primary Care Trials Unit.
We are inviting general practices across Victoria to take part in a practical, real-world study that supports appropriate antibiotic prescribing and reduces unnecessary use, while maintaining high-quality patient care.
Why EASSI-PC matters:
Designed by GPs for GPs, EASSI-PC compares different, feasible strategies to optimise antibiotic prescribing in everyday practice. The findings will help shape future policies and programs in primary care – supporting efforts to:
- Preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics
- Reduce antimicrobial resistance
- Provide the best possible care while minimising harm
GP requirements:
- Support the recruitment of practice GPs to participate in the study.
- Support the activities related to the intervention package within the Practice (after randomisation to either the enhanced or standard support arm) (e.g., displaying the poster in the waiting room).
- Nominate a practice champion to help liaise information and the needs of the practice GPs and the research team
- Complete the EASSI-PC Package Implementation Form with GPs’ preferences on the type of resources and delivery format they need.
Participants/ GPs Receive:
- Quality improvement
- $1000 practice payment in recognition of your time and contribution
- GPs recieve a compimentry subscrition to eTG for duratin of the study intervention
- CPD hours in accordance with the RACGPrequirments
- Additional reimbursement for GPs who take part in qualitative interviews during the study