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. 2023 Oct 4;2023(10):CD004417. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004417.pub6

Comparison 7. Reconsultation rate.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
7.1 Reconsultation rate: delayed versus immediate antibiotics 4   Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
7.1.1 Reconsultation rate: delayed (prescription at time of visit) versus immediate antibiotics 4 872 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.06 [0.67, 1.67]
7.1.2 Reconsultation rate: delayed (prescription collection) versus immediate antibiotics 1 201 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.01 [0.25, 4.16]
7.1.3 Reconsultation rate: delayed (all strategies) versus immediate antibiotics 4 972 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.04 [0.66, 1.63]
7.2 Reconsultation rate: delayed versus no antibiotics 2   Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
7.2.1 Reconsultation rate: delayed (prescription at time of visit) versus no antibiotics 2 484 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.88 [0.47, 1.65]
7.2.2 Reconsultation rate: delayed (prescription collection) versus no antibiotics 1 198 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.64 [0.17, 2.34]
7.2.3 Reconsultation rate: delayed (all strategies) versus no antibiotics 2 584 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.83 [0.46, 1.52]