Publications by authors named "Jos W M R Twisk"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to see if using C reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP POCT) could safely decrease antibiotic prescriptions for residents with lower respiratory tract infections in nursing homes.
- Conducted in the Netherlands, the trial involved 84 physicians treating 241 patients across 11 nursing homes, comparing those using CRP POCT with those receiving standard care.
- Results showed a significant reduction in initial antibiotic prescriptions (53.5% vs 82.3%) in the CRP group, with similar recovery rates and low mortality differences, suggesting CRP POCT may help reduce unnecessary antibiotic use without compromising patient outcomes.*
