The Role of CRP POC Testing in the Fight against Antibiotic …
Recent data have shown that CRP POC testing during primary care evaluation for RTI symptoms safely reduces the likelihood of antibiotic prescription [2, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15]. In detail, several trials have been conducted to assess the usefulness of CRP POC. A recent metanalysis analyzed those trials with an overall sample of 9444 patients.
Point-of-Care C-Reactive Protein Testing to Reduce Antibiotic ...
We systematically reviewed the available evidence on the impact of CRP-POCT on antibiotic prescribing for RTIs in primary care. Thirteen moderate to high-quality studies comprising 9844 participants met our inclusion criteria.
Point-of-care C-reactive protein to assist in primary care …
POC CRP testing has added value in the diagnosis of pneumonia in adults, and has proven to safely reduce antibiotic prescriptions in general practice. In children, POC CRP testing has proven valuable in ruling out serious infections, but the effect of its use by GPs on the prescription of antibiotics was not known.
Point-of-Care C-Reactive Protein Testing to Reduce Antibiotic ...
2020年9月16日 · C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing (POCT) is increasingly being promoted to reduce diagnostic uncertainty and enhance antibiotic stewardship. In primary care, respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are the most common reason for inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, which is a major driver …
Point-of-Care C-Reactive Protein Testing to Reduce Antibiotic
2020年9月16日 · We systematically reviewed the available evidence on the impact of CRP-POCT on antibiotic prescribing for RTIs in primary care. Thirteen moderate to high-quality studies comprising 9844 participants met our inclusion criteria.
The Role of CRP POC Testing in the Fight against Antibiotic
2023年1月15日 · Recent data have shown that CRP POC testing during primary care evaluation for RTI symptoms safely reduces the likelihood of antibiotic prescription [2, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15]. In detail, several trials have been conducted to assess the usefulness of CRP POC. A recent metanalysis analyzed those trials with an overall sample of 9444 patients.
C-reactive protein point-of-care testing and associated antibiotic ...
Background: In clinical trials, the potential of point-of-care (POC) C-reactive protein (CRP) tests was demonstrated in decreasing antibiotic prescribing in adults with acute cough in general practice, but effects of implementation are unknown.
Impact of point-of-care C reactive protein in ambulatory care: a ...
2019年2月1日 · Performing a POC CRP test in ambulatory care accompanied by clinical guidance can reduce the immediate antibiotic prescribing rate in both adults and children presenting to their GP with an acute infection. POC in the absence of clinical guidance was effective at reducing antibiotic prescriptions in adults but not in children.
Analytical performance of 17 commercially available point-of
2023年1月20日 · Accurate and precise point-of-care (POC) testing for C-reactive protein (CRP) can help support healthcare providers in the clinical management of patients. Here, we compared the analytical performance of 17 commercially available POC CRP tests to enable more decentralized use of the tool.
Point-of-care C-reactive protein testing to optimise antibiotic …
2018年10月14日 · This study demonstrated that POC CRP testing in a defined clinical population is a useful tool to optimise antimicrobial prescribing in primary care. A clear shift was seen towards either no prescribing or backup prescribing after testing.