Table 3. The number of patients receiving an antibiotic prescription or delayed prescription in each intervention arm.
Antibiotic prescription | Delayed prescription | Any prescription | |
---|---|---|---|
GP communication skills training and interactive booklet (n=22) | 4 (18%) | 2 (10%) | 6 (27%) |
GP training in use of CRP test (n=20) | 7 (35%) | 1 (5%) | 8 (40%) |
GP training in CRP+GP communication skills training and interactive booklet (n=20) | 7 (35%) | 3 (15%) | 10 (50%) |
Total | 18 | 6 | 24 |
Abbreviations: CRP, C-reactive protein; GP, general practitioner.