Exploration of the Acceptance of the Use of Procalcitonin Point-of-Care Testing and Lung Ultrasonography by General Practitioners to Decide on Antibiotic Prescriptions for Lower Respiratory Infections: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aimed to explore the acceptance and opinions of general practitioners (GPs) on the use of procalcitonin point-of-care and lung ultrasonography for managing patients with lower respiratory tract infections in primary care. We suppose that there are several factors that can influence the physician's antibiotic prescribing decision, and the implementation of a new tool will only be possible when it can be inserted into the physician's daily practice, helping him/her in the decision-making process.

Design

Semistructured interviews; data analysis using the grounded theory method.

Setting

Lausanne, Switzerland.

Participants

12 GPs who participated in the randomised clinical trial UltraPro, which evaluated the impact of the use of procalcitonin only or a

SUBMITTER: Geis D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10186440 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature