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Series “Wirkstoff aktuell” for doctors prescribing antibiotics

Objective(s)
aims to facilitate guideline-compliant and patient-oriented prescribing decisions when using antibiotics.
Target audience
Healthcare professionals
Doctors
Campaign Scope
National
Communication Channels Used
websites/blogs
Campaign Material(s)
Leaflets
Key messages
Potentially:
1. "Die rationale Antibiotikatherapie von Infektionen [...] gehört zu den insgesamt 14 Indikationen des Medikationskataloges."
"Rational antibiotic therapy for infections [...] is one of the 14 indications in the Medication Catalogue."

2. "Abhängig von der Evidenz werden Antibiotika als „Standard“, „Reserve“ oder „nachrangig“ eingestuft."
"Depending on the evidence, antibiotics are classified as 'standard,' 'reserve,' or 'secondary'."

3. "WirkstoffAktuell informiert über den rationalen Einsatz von Antibiotika bei akuten Atemwegsinfekten und unkomplizierten Harnwegsinfekten."
"WirkstoffAktuell provides information on the rational use of antibiotics for acute respiratory and uncomplicated urinary tract infections."

4. "Eine kritische Indikationsstellung [...] reduziert auch die Entstehung resistenter Erreger."
"A critical assessment of the indication [...] also reduces the emergence of resistant pathogens."

5. "Zur rationalen Antibiotikatherapie [...] bietet die KBV eine Fortbildung für Ärztinnen und Ärzte an."
"The KBV offers continuing education for physicians on rational antibiotic therapy."
Campaign Focus
Human health
Use of Scientific Evidence
Implicit Evidence-Based Messaging
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Content Complexity Level
Specialized
Content accessibility
No
Diversity and Inclusion
No
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Cultural Sensitivity and Contextualization
Yes
Continuity strategy
Campaign with regular updates
Replicability
Yes
Content usage license
Free
Campaign Status
Active
Identified gaps
Credibility assumed due to source, no references
Accessible formats for visually impaired users not provided
Interactive features not included
Feedback or audience involvement not visible
Reporting on results or impact not found
Outreach activities not documented
Funding details not disclosed.
Single-language with a focused national audience
Lessons learned
Tailoring content to specific groups (e.g., parents, seniors, teens) may enhance impact.
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
A central campaign hub or website can improve discoverability and consistency.
Labelling a “Resources” section may help users find and use materials more easily.
Identified biases
Digital Access Bias
Digital Literacy Bias
Disability Accessibility Bias
Evaluation Absence Bias
Involvement Bias
Identified Weaknesses
Limited feedback loop
Limited accessibility
Limited reach / Single channel
No translation to other languages
Not found measurable outcomes or evaluation plan
Identified Strengths
Easy to locate materials
Call to Action
Dedicated website or online portal