Effects of local variation, specialty, and beliefs on antiviral prescribing for influenza.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
In 2004, we conducted a survey of physician knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding influenza diagnosis and treatment at Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts and Scott & White Hospital and Clinic in Texas. Of the 579 physicians we contacted, 336 completed the survey. Sixty-one percent of the respondents prescribed antivirals, and 62% used rapid testing. Prescribing practices were associated with location, practice size, use of rapid testing, and belief in the efficacy of antivirals.
Medical subject headings
- Antiviral Agents
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Influenza, Human
- Practice Patterns, Physicians'