Is point-of-care testing feasible and safe in care homes in England? An exploratory usability and accuracy evaluation of a point-of-care polymerase chain reaction test for SARS-CoV-2

<p><strong>Introduction:</strong>&nbsp;Reliable rapid testing for COVID-19 is needed in care homes to reduce the risk of outbreaks and enable timely care. This study aimed to examine the usability and test performance of a point of care polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for...

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Main Authors: Micocci, M, Gordon, AL, Seo, MK, Allen, AJ, Davies, K, Lasserson, D, Thompson, C, Spilsbury, K, Akrill, C, Heath, R, Astle, A, Sharpe, C, Perera, R, Hayward, G, Buckle, P
Other Authors: CONDOR Study Group
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2021