The effect of implementing C-reactive protein point-of-care testing for respiratory tract infections on antibiotic prescribing: a mixed methods study in out-of-hours primary care. University of Antwerp
BACKGROUND: Antibiotic consumption in Belgium is one of the highest in Europe. Infections are the number one reason to consult in out-of-hours (OOH) primary care, and subsequently antibiotics are one of the most prescribed medications. C-reactive protein point-of-care testing with acute respiratory infections could help general practitioners (GPs) to reduce antibiotic prescribing in OOH care and is currently used in different European countries ...