Open AccessImpact of a Point-of-care Respiratory PCR Panel in a Pediatric Clinic on Postvisit Communication and Follow-up Visits
Author(s) -
Jesse Fenton,
Molly Posa,
Maria D. Kelly,
Kenneth H. Rand,
Stacy G. Beal
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the pediatric infectious disease journal/the pediatric infectious disease journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.028
H-Index - 140
eISSN - 1532-0987
pISSN - 0891-3668
DOI - 10.1097/inf.0000000000002782
Subject(s) - medicine , point of care testing , outpatient visits , respiratory care , health care , family medicine , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , medical emergency , emergency medicine , economics , immunology , economic growth
While the FilmArray Respiratory Panel EZ has been proven to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use in the outpatient pediatric setting, it is unclear whether its implementation will also reduce downstream health costs such as provider visits and telephone calls. This analysis will help pediatricians make more informed decisions on the implementation and judicious use of the Respiratory Panel EZ in their clinical practice.