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To synthesize expert insights, existing clinical models, and health policies to guide the sustainable implementation of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing for respiratory tract infections in primary care.

July 19, 2024Frontiers in Public HealthOpen Access

C-reactive protein point-of-care testing in primary care—broader implementation needed to combat antimicrobial resistance

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CLCarl LlorUniversity of Southern Denmark APAndreas PlateUniversity Hospital of Zurich LBLars BjerrumUniversity of Copenhagen

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Expert consensus demonstrates the value of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing in primary care, suggesting that broader implementation safely reduces antimicrobial resistance.

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To synthesize expert insights, existing clinical models, and health policies to guide the sustainable implementation of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing for respiratory tract infections in primary care.
Convened an international group of experts to analyze European models and health policies surrounding antibiotic stewardship.
Evaluated systemic barriers and facilitators for diagnostic implementation across primary care settings.
Identified that C-reactive protein point-of-care testing safely and cost-effectively reduces primary care antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections.
Determined that diagnostic efficacy is maximized when paired with physician communication training, delayed prescribing options, and standardized clinical guidance.
Outlined systemic adoption requirements, including formal policy inclusion, dedicated reimbursement frameworks, and behavior-incentivizing data exchange.

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Llor et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6ba34001245da06ecb8bcc https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1397096

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Expert consensus demonstrates the value of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing in primary care, suggesting that broader implementation safely reduces antimicrobial resistance.

C-reactive protein point-of-care testing in primary care—broader implementation needed to combat antimicrobial resistance

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C-reactive protein point-of-care testing in primary care—broader implementation needed to combat antimicrobial resistance

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