Clinical Infectious Diseases · 2005 · 44 citations · 9 references
PharmacyInfectious Disease ControlClinical EpidemiologyHealth Services ResearchInfectious Disease PharmacotherapyAntiviral StewardshipAntiviral TherapyAntimicrobial Prescribing PatternsAntiviral Prescribing AppropriatenessAntiviral TreatmentAppropriate Antiviral UseInfluenza TreatmentPrescribing PracticesRapid Antigen TestingRapid Molecular Testing
In 2004, we conducted a survey of physician knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding influenza diagnosis and treatment at Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts and Scott & White Hospital and Clinic in Texas. Of the 579 physicians we contacted, 336 completed the survey. Sixty-one percent of the respondents prescribed antivirals, and 62% used rapid testing. Prescribing practices were associated with location, practice size, use of rapid testing, and belief in the efficacy of antivirals.
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