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Practices and Trends in the Prescription of Probiotics: A Detailed Analysis in an Eastern European Region

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The lack of clear prescribing protocols in the field of probiotics creates difficulties for physicians in the uniform application of these adjuvant therapies. Although there are guidelines that evaluate existing studies and provide different levels of evidence for the efficacy of probiotics, they do not offer specific prescribing strategies. The present study explores how this gap influences the prescribing behavior of physicians, analyzing the diagnoses associated with prescribed probiotics, the duration of treatment, and the associations with antibiotics. Additionally, the study addresses potential omissions in prescribing strategies, exploring discrepancies and possible errors in doctors’ recommendations. Through this research, an attempt is made to understand correctly how probiotics are integrated into treatment protocols, with the aim of improving prescribing directions and effective use in the future.

Source: Processes

DOI: 10.3390/pr12091856

Authors: Anca-Ioana (Amzăr) Scărlătescu, Bruno Ștefan Velescu, Miruna-Maria Apetroaei, Marina Ionela (Ilie) Nedea, Denisa Ioana Udeanu, Andreea Letiția Arsene

Institution: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Language: English

Topic: Probiotics and Fermented Foods

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,728