2023
DOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08480-w
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Point-of-care testing in private pharmacy and drug retail settings: a narrative review

Justine Tin Nok Chan,
Van Nguyen,
Thuy Ngan Tran
et al.

Abstract: Background Point-of-care testing (POCT) using rapid diagnostic tests for infectious disease can potentially guide appropriate use of antimicrobials, reduce antimicrobial resistance, and economise use of healthcare resources. POCT implementation in private retail settings such as pharmacies and drug shops could lessen the burden on public healthcare. We performed a narrative review on studies of POCTs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and explored uptake, impact on treatment, and feas… Show more

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“…Biomarker testing requires equipped labs, limiting applicability in remote areas. However, biomarkers may be valuable for monitoring and prognostication in inpatient settings 56 . Regarding age groups, rapid tests and biomarkers are minimally invasive for children compared to stool culture.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Biomarker testing requires equipped labs, limiting applicability in remote areas. However, biomarkers may be valuable for monitoring and prognostication in inpatient settings 56 . Regarding age groups, rapid tests and biomarkers are minimally invasive for children compared to stool culture.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Pharmacy practice has expanded from counting and dispensing in retail settings to working in diverse clinical and healthcare settings, including chronic disease management [ 15 ], psychosocial support [ 16 ], point-of-care testing [ 17 ], clinical diagnostics [ 18 ], awareness campaigns [ 19 ], and public health interventions [ 20 , 21 ]. Pharmacists have a special relationship with their patients, allowing them to better counsel and educate them not only on medicines, but also on disease prevention [ 20 , 22 , 23 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%