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Point-of-care testing in primary care: needs and attitudes of Irish GPs

Laima Varzgaliene, Adrienne Heerey, Charlie Cox, Tomas McGuinness, Genevieve McGuire, Jochen WL Cals, Eamonn O'Shea and Maureen Kelly
BJGP Open 2018; 1 (4): bjgpopen17X101229. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgpopen17X101229

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  • Percentage of GPs who feel that they would use the following POCTs if available in their practice (n = 132, 92% of total responders). CRP = C-reactive protein. proBNP = N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide. Strep A = Group A streptococcus. WBC = white blood cell.
    Figure 1. Percentage of GPs who feel that they would use the following POCTs if available in their practice (n = 132, 92% of total responders). CRP = C-reactive protein. proBNP = N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide. Strep A = Group A streptococcus. WBC = white blood cell.

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  • Table 1. Main benefits for and barriers to GPs using POCTs in their practice
    BenefitsResponders, n (%)BarriersResponders, n (%)
    Guidance in decision making61 (43)Cost 64 (45)
    Reducing referral rates42 (29)Time48 (34)
    Aid diagnosis18 (13)Quality assurance13 (30)
    Increased patient satisfaction13 (9)Increased patient expectations6 (8)
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BJGP Open
Vol. 1, Issue 4
January 2018
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Point-of-care testing in primary care: needs and attitudes of Irish GPs
Laima Varzgaliene, Adrienne Heerey, Charlie Cox, Tomas McGuinness, Genevieve McGuire, Jochen WL Cals, Eamonn O'Shea, Maureen Kelly
BJGP Open 2018; 1 (4): bjgpopen17X101229. DOI: 10.3399/bjgpopen17X101229
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British Journal of General Practice