Use of point-of-care tests in pharyngotonsillitis – a registry-based study in primary health care
The use of RADTs and the proportion of positive test were higher than expected, indicating inappropriate use and diagnostic bias. CRP testing, contrary to guidelines, was common and associated with increased antibiotic prescribing.
Authors
- Jon Pallon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2316-8514)
- Katarina Hedin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1931-2752)
Institutions
- Linköping University (SE)
- Malmö University (SE)
- Lund University (SE)
- Region Jönköpings län (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
- Published
- 2024-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02813432.2024.2416671
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71
Funders
- Region Kronoberg