Bedside testing for lower respiratory tract infections in nursing homes.

Completed

• Conditions: ower respiratory tract infection; Pneumonia; Pneumonie; Longontsteking; Lage luchtweginfectie

• Registration Number: NL-OMON23398
• Lead Sponsor: VU University medical center

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 671

Inclusion Criteria

Residence at a nursing home;

- Residence at a psychogeriatric, somatic, or geriatric rehabilitation department

Exclusion Criteria

- The patient no longer wishes to be treated with antibiotics in case of a lower respiratory tract infection;

- Recent use of antibiotics (oral, intravenous, or intramuscular) in the week preceding the current respiratory tract infection;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The central research question is whether the use of CRP POCT results in a reduction in antibiotic prescribing for NH residents with suspected LRTl, without any negative consequences for patient recovery<br><br /><br /><br>The primary outcome is antibiotic prescribing for suspected LRTl at index consultation (yes/no).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary research questions:<br /><br>1) Associations between CRP POCT values and:<br /><br>a. signs and symptoms in NH patients with suspected LRTI<br /><br>b. antibiotic treatment (yes/no)<br /><br><br /><br>2) Cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit of the use of CRP POCT compared to usual care for NH patients with suspected LRTI.