Evaluating the Appropriateness of Antibiotic Treatment of Tonsillitis during COVID-19 in the North Wale Primary Healthcare Setting.
J Prim Care Community Health
; 12: 21501327211003687, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1140468
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the delivery of primary care in the NHS. Consultations have largely moved from face-to-face to remote, forcing practitioners to modify the ways in which they deliver care to patients.AIM:
In this study, we aim to investigate the appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing in tonsillitis during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN ANDSETTING:
An observational quantitative analysis in the North Wales primary care setting.METHOD:
Retrospective review of computer records across 5 GP centers from March 2020 until the end of October 2020. Data was extracted and analyzed using chi-square or fisher exact rank and Mann-Whitney test.RESULTS:
Our results have shown no significant difference in antibiotic prescribing behavior comparing face-to-face and remote consultations.CONCLUSION:
Remote consultation is as effective as face-to-face consultation with regards to the assessment of tonsillitis and the appropriateness of antibiotic prescription in primary care.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Practice Patterns, Physicians'
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Tonsillitis
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Telemedicine
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Inappropriate Prescribing
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COVID-19
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
J Prim Care Community Health
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
21501327211003687
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