A qualitative evaluation of pediatric conjunctivitis medical decision making and opportunities to improve care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute infectious conjunctivitis is a common childhood illness, and the role of antibiotic treatment remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to describe the decision-making process providers use when managing infectious conjunctivitis, to identify factors that reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing, and to evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced prescribing behavior.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 providers caring for children in primary care, urgent cares, and emergency departments in Denver, Colorado. Interviews were evaluated for major themes using deductive and inductive content analysis methods.

Results

Significant drivers for deciding to treat infectious conjunctivitis with antibiotics included patient's clinica

SUBMITTER: Sebastian T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10119943 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature