Percentage of antibiotic prescriptions by study arm
| STUDY ARM | NO. OF PHYSICIANS | NO. OF PATIENTS | NO. OF ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIPTIONS | % OF VISITS WHERE ANTIBIOTICS WERE PRESCRIBED | χ2 | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual practice | 9 | 141 | 82 | 58.2 | ||
| STDR only | 10 | 170 | 94 | 55.3 | 0.590 | NS |
| RADT only | 10 | 120 | 32 | 26.7 | 49.048 | <.001 |
| STDR and RADT | 8 | 102 | 39 | 38.2 | 16.705 | <.001 |
| TOTAL | 37 | 533 | 247 | 46.7 |
RADT—rapid antigen detection test, STDR—sore throat decision rules.