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RAI – Rationaler Antibiotikaeinsatz durch Information und Kommunikation für Hausärzt/innen for GPs

Objective(s)
To support doctors in reducing patient expectations for unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions by providing clear, actionable information during consultations.
Target audience
Primary care professionals such as GPs or pharmacists
Patients
Campaign Scope
National
Communication Channels Used
websites/blogs
Leaflets
Printed materials
Online videos
Campaign Material(s)
Leaflets
Video
Key messages
Antibiotics should only be used when necessary and appropriate.

Viral infections (like colds, flu) do not require antibiotics.

Misuse contributes to resistance and threatens public health.

Doctors and patients must work together to protect antibiotics.
Campaign Focus
Human health
Campaign Setting
Healthcare facilities
GP practice
Use of Scientific Evidence
Implicit Evidence-Based Messaging
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Content Complexity Level
Intermediate
Content accessibility
No
Diversity and Inclusion
No
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Cultural Sensitivity and Contextualization
No
Continuity strategy
Campaign with regular updates
Campaign Start Month
2
Campaign Start Year
2015
Campaign End Month
6
Campaign End Year
2022
Replicability
Yes
Content usage license
Free
Campaign Status
Inactive with live site
Identified gaps
Credibility assumed due to source, no references
Accessible formats for visually impaired users not provided
Outreach activities not documented
Key messages not clearly indicated
Funding details not disclosed.
Reporting on results or impact not found
Lessons learned
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
Multilingual materials may reach more diverse communities.
Tailoring content to specific groups (e.g., parents, seniors, teens) may enhance impact.
Identified biases
Disability Accessibility Bias
Evaluation Absence Bias
Identified Weaknesses
Limited accessibility
Not found measurable outcomes or evaluation plan
Identified Strengths
Clear messaging
Dedicated website or online portal
Easy to locate materials
Multilingual Accessibility