Table 3.
Comparison of healthcare utilization between patients prescribed with and without antibiotics
| No antibiotic (N = 14,213) N (%) | Antibiotic (N = 17,203) N (%) | AOR (95% CI)a | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return to office within 30 d | 672 (4.7) | 926 (5.4) | 1.00 (0.87–1.16) | 0.99 |
| Return for RTI in 30–365 d | 2360 (16.6) | 3712 (21.6) | 1.26 (1.16–1.37) | <0.001 |
| RTI-related ED visits or hospitalization within 7 d | 57 (0.4) | 41 (0.2) | 0.82 (0.49–1.40) | 0.48 |
a
Adjusted for sex, age, race, temperature, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, body mass index, smoking status, diagnosis, history of asthma, PCP visit, income, and insurance.
AOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; ED, emergency department; PCP, primary care provider; RTI, respiratory tract infection.