Implementation and Use of Point-of-Care C-Reactive Protein Testing in Nursing Homes.

Objectives: This study evaluated logistics, process data, and barriers/facilitators for the implementation and use of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP POCT) for suspected lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in nursing home (NH) residents.

Design: This process evaluation was performed alongside a cluster randomized, controlled trial (UPCARE study) to evaluate the effect of CRP POCT on antibiotic prescribing for suspected LRTIs in NH residents.

Setting And Participants: Eleven NHs in the Netherlands.