Using point-of-care C-reactive protein to guide antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections in elderly nursing home residents (UPCARE): study design of a cluster randomized controlled trial

Using point-of-care C-reactive protein to guide antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections in elderly nursing home residents (UPCARE): study design of a cluster randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Antibiotics are over-prescribed for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in nursing home residents due to diagnostic uncertainty. Inappropriate antibiotic use is undesirable both on patient level, considering their exposure to side effects and drug interactions, and on socie...

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Main Authors: Tjarda M. Boere, Laura W. van Buul, Rogier M. Hopstaken, Ruth B. Veenhuizen, Maurits W. van Tulder, Jochen W. L. Cals, Theo J. M. Verheij, Cees M. P. M. Hertogh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Respiratory tract infection
Nursing home
Antibiotic prescribing
CRP
Point-of-care testing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-020-5006-0

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