Table 1 Quality assessment criteria for the included studies
Quality assessment criteria | Score |
|---|---|
Study subjects have been described | 1 |
Aims/objectives of study have been clearly stated | 1 |
Data collection method has been clearly described | 1 |
Type of healthcare setting has been mentioned | 1 |
The methods of sampling and calculation of sample size have been explained | 1 |
Percentage of antibiotic prescribing has been specified | 1 |
Groups receiving prescribed antibiotics have been specified | 1 |
Names of prescribed antibiotics have been specified | 1 |
Number of prescribed antibiotics in each prescription has been specified (one antibiotic, 2 antibiotics, and more than 2 antibiotics) | 1 |
Limitations of study have been stated | 1 |
Maximum score | 10 |