Low-value chronic prescription of acid reducing medication among Dutch general practitioners: impact of a patient education intervention

Abstract Background Dyspepsia is a commonly encountered clinical condition in Dutch general practice, which is often treated through the prescription of acid-reducing medication (ARM). However, recent studies indicate that the majority of chronic ARM users lack an indication for their use and that their long-term use is associated with adverse outcomes. We developed a patient-focussed educational intervention aiming to reduce low-value (chronic) use of ARM. Methods We conducted a randomized controlled study, and evaluated its effect on the low-value chronic prescription of ARM using data from... Mehr ...