Use of the FebriDx® point-of-care-test for lower respiratory tract infections in primary care: a qualitative interview study.
Jill RutterChristopher R WilcoxNour OdehIngrid MullerTristan W ClarkPaul LittleFiroza DaviesJohn McGavinNick A FrancisPublished in: BJGP open (2024)
was perceived as a useful tool to guide antibiotic prescribing and support shared decision making. Initial practical problems with testing and communicating results are potential barriers to use. Training and practice on using the test and effective communication are likely to be important elements in ensuring patient understanding and satisfaction and successful adoption.