Cost-effectiveness and return-on-investment of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing in comparison with usual care to reduce antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections in nursing homes: a cluster randomised trial
Objectives C-reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP POCT) is a promising diagnostic tool to guide antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in nursing home residents. This study aimed to evaluate cost-effectiveness and return-on-investment (ROI) of CRP POCT compared w...
Main Authors: | Maurits W van Tulder, Cees M P M Hertogh, Judith E Bosmans, Theo J M Verheij, Rogier M Hopstaken, Mohamed El Alili, Tjarda M Boere, Laura W van Buul |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2022-09-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/9/e055234.full |
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