Point-of-care tests for urinary tract infections to reduce antimicrobial resistance: a systematic review and conceptual economic model

Point-of-care tests for urinary tract infections to reduce antimicrobial resistance: a systematic review and conceptual economic model

Background Urinary tract infections are diagnosed by general practitioners based on symptoms, dipstick tests in some and laboratory urine culture. Patients may be given inappropriate antibiotics. Point-of-care tests can diagnose urinary tract infection in near-patient settings quicker than standard...

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Main Authors: Eve Tomlinson, Mary Ward, Chris Cooper, Rachel James, Christina Stokes, Samina Begum, Jessica Watson, Alastair D Hay, Hayley E Jones, Howard Thom, Penny Whiting
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2024-11-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Subjects:
systematic review
meta-analysis
diagnostic test accuracy
anti-bacterial agents
urinary tract infections
economic model
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/PTMV8524
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