Using point-of-care C-reactive protein to guide antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections in elderly nursing home residents (UPCARE): study design of a cluster randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Tjarda M. Boere (Author), Laura W. van Buul (Author), Rogier M. Hopstaken (Author), Ruth B. Veenhuizen (Author), Maurits W. van Tulder (Author), Jochen W. L. Cals (Author), Theo J. M. Verheij (Author), Cees M. P. M. Hertogh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Antibiotics are over-prescribed for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in nursing home residents due to diagnostic uncertainty. Inappropriate antibiotic use is undesirable both on patient level, considering their exposure to side effects and drug interactions, and on socie...