For the antibiotic barometer, EMD-extractable quality indicators were developed based on the work of Adriaenssens and colleagues (2014). These indicators were also validated by the Flemish Institute for Quality of Care (VIKZ, www.zorgkwaliteit.be). The aim is to provide the general practitioner with an interactive tool through an automated audit and feedback process, allowing them to adjust the antibiotic policy in practice.

Participation in the antibiotic barometer can be done by subscribing via your EMD. To do this, go to 'Statistics' and then 'Population Research'.

This barometer was made possible with the support of the RIZIV.

Timing

The frequency of automatic data extraction is every 3 months.

Publication

Adriaenssens N, Bartholomeeusen S, Ryckebosch P, Coenen S. Quality of antibiotic prescription during office hours and out-of-hours in Flemish primary care, using European quality indicators. European Journal of General Practice. 2014 Jun 1;20(2):114–20.