Comparison between antibiotic prescribing practices in face-to-face and remote consultations
| Baseline | Total | Face-to-face group | Remote group | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, median (range) | 21 (1–85) | 18 (1–51) | 23 (5–85) | 0.145 |
| Male:female ratio | 0.85:1 | 0.43:1 | 1.67:1 | 0.0973 |
| Antibiotic given | 0.88 | |||
| Yes | 83.1% | 87.5% | 83.33% | |
| No | 16.9% | 12.5% | 16.7% | |
| FeverPain or CENTOR scoring system used | 0.2208 | |||
| Yes | 13.8% | 0% | 17.39% | |
| No | 86.2% | 100% | 82.61% | |
| Parameters recorded in the notes (Y/N) | 0.008115* | |||
| Yes | 66.2% | 93.75% | 48.82% | |
| No | 33.8% | 6.25% | 52.17% | |
| Does the FeverPAIN score recommend antibiotic prescription? | 0.99 | |||
| Yes | 44.6% | 73.33% | 39.13% | |
| No | 23.07% | 26.67% | 43.47% | |
| Cannot work out | 32.3% | 0% | 39.1% |
↵*Significant difference between the groups.