Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the delivery of primary care in the NHS. Consultations have largely moved from face-to-face to remote, forcing practitioners to modify the ways in which they deliver care to patients. Aim: In this study, we aim to investigate the appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing in tonsillitis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design and Setting: An observational quantitative analysis in the North Wales primary care setting. Method: Retrospective review of computer records across 5 GP centers from March 2020 until the end of October 2020. Data was extracted and analyzed using chi-square or fisher exact rank and Mann–Whitney test. Results: Our results have shown no significant difference in antibiotic prescribing behavior comparing face-to-face and remote consultations. Conclusion: Remote consultation is as effective as face-to-face consultation with regards to the assessment of tonsillitis and the appropriateness of antibiotic prescription in primary care.
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of primary care
delivery in the NHS. Consultations have largely moved from face-to-face
to remote, forcing practitioners to modify the ways in which they
deliver care to patients. Aim In this study, we aim to investigate the
appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing in tonsillitis, which is
typically guided by clinical findings, during the COVID-19 pandemic
Design and Setting: An observational quantitative analysis in the North
Wales primary care setting Method: Retrospective review of computer
records across five GP centres from March 2020 until end of October
2020. Data was extracted and analysed using chi-square or fisher exact
rank and Man-Whitney test. Results Our results have shown no significant
difference in antibiotic prescribing behaviour comparing face-to-face
and remote consultations. Conclusion Remote consultation is as effective
as face-to-face consultation with regards to the assessment of
tonsillitis and the appropriateness of antibiotic prescription in
primary care.
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