Impact of educational training and C-reactive protein point-of-care testing on antibiotic prescribing in rural and urban family physician practices in Latvia: a randomised controlled intervention study

Abstract Background Although self-limiting viral infections are predominant, children with acute infections are often prescribed antibiotics by family physicians. The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of two interventions, namely C-reactive protein point-of-care testing and educational trai...

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Main Authors: Zane Likopa, Anda Kivite-Urtane, Vija Silina, Jana Pavare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03608-4