Use of point-of-care tests and antibiotic prescribing in sore throat and lower respiratory infections by general practitioners.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2019.02.005
Abstract: INTRODUCTION This study was aimed at assessing general practitioners' (GP) reliance on patient history, examination findings and the influence of the utilisation of point-of-care tests (POCT) in antibiotic prescribing for sore throat and lower respiratory… read more here.
Keywords: general practitioners; point care; sore throat; antibiotic prescribing ... See more keywords
The potential of diagnostic point‐of‐care tests (POCTs) for infectious and zoonotic animal diseases in developing countries: Technical, regulatory and sociocultural considerations
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DOI: 10.1111/tbed.13880
Abstract: Abstract Remote and rural communities in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately affected by infectious animal diseases due to their close contact with livestock and limited access to animal health personnel). However, animal disease… read more here.
Keywords: animal disease; point care; animal diseases; animal ... See more keywords
Diagnostic accuracy of rapid point-of-care tests for diagnosis of current SARS-CoV-2 infections in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjebm-2021-111828
Abstract: Objective To systematically assess the diagnostic accuracy of rapid point-of-care tests for diagnosis of current SARS-CoV-2 infections in children under real-life conditions. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Database for Systematic… read more here.
Keywords: sars cov; point care; rapid point; current sars ... See more keywords
Systematic reviews of point-of-care tests for the diagnosis of urogenital Chlamydia trachomatis infections
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2016-053067
Abstract: Background WHO estimates that 131 million new cases of urogenital Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infections occur globally every year. Most infections are asymptomatic. Untreated infection in women can lead to severe complications. Screening and treatment of at-risk… read more here.
Keywords: point care; chlamydia trachomatis; systematic reviews; care tests ... See more keywords
P041 How is the value of point-of-care tests for STIs negotiated in the context of a nationalised health system?
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2019-sti.247
Abstract: Background Affordability, ease-of-use, rapid turnaround times and laboratory-equivalent accuracy have been identified as essential characteristics for point-of-care tests (POCTs) for STIs. Yet meeting these benchmarks does not guarantee POCT adoption into sexual health services (SHSs).… read more here.
Keywords: point care; health; adoption; service ... See more keywords
The influence of a swab type on the results of point-of-care tests
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DOI: 10.1186/s13568-020-00978-9
Abstract: Most point-of-care tests (POCT) use swabs for sampling and/or for applying a sample on the test. A variety of swabs differing in tip materials is commercially available. Different tip materials have different chemical and physical… read more here.
Keywords: protein; recovery; point care; care tests ... See more keywords
“It’s not a time spent issue, it’s a ‘what have you spent your time doing?’ issue…” A qualitative study of UK patient opinions and expectations for implementation of Point of Care Tests for sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial resistance
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215380
Abstract: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to be a major public health concern in the United Kingdom (UK). Epidemiological models have shown that narrowing the time between STI diagnosis and treatment may reduce the population burden… read more here.
Keywords: point care; time; sexually transmitted; transmitted infections ... See more keywords
Modelling of hypothetical SARS-CoV-2 point of care tests for routine testing in residential care homes: rapid cost-effectiveness analysis.
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DOI: 10.3310/hta25390
Abstract: BACKGROUND Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which at the time of writing (January 2021) was responsible for more than 2.25 million deaths worldwide and… read more here.
Keywords: point care; cov point; sars cov; care tests ... See more keywords
Clinical application of viscoelastic point-of-care tests of coagulation-shifting paradigms
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DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_319_20
Abstract: Bleeding during cardiac surgery, liver transplant, trauma and post partum hemorrhage are often multifactorial and these factors are dynamic as new factors crop up during the course of management. Conventional tests of coagulation offer information… read more here.
Keywords: point care; viscoelastic point; coagulation; care tests ... See more keywords
Clinical Reliability of point-of-care tests to support community based acute ambulatory care.
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DOI: 10.52964/amja.0791
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To ensure clinicians can rely on point-of-care testing results, we assessed agreement between point-of-care tests for creatinine, urea, sodium, potassium, calcium, Hb, INR, CRP and subsequent corresponding laboratory tests. PARTICIPANTS Community-dwelling adults referred to… read more here.
Keywords: care tests; care; point care; community based ... See more keywords
[Recent Advances in Molecular Point of Care Tests].
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DOI: 10.5578/mb.20229717
Abstract: Molecular point of care tests has become promising methods for the global control of infectious diseases in recent years. Different kinds of point of care testing devices have been introduced into the market in the… read more here.
Keywords: point care; molecular point; point; nucleic acid ... See more keywords