Influenza Infections and Infestations
Conditions
Interventions
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Sponsors
University Hospitals Southampton Foundation NHS trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. A hospital-based physician (consultant or specialist registrar grade or equivalent) 2. Working in the UK and managing patient with suspected influenza 3. Working in infectious diseases, microbiology, respiratory medicine, acute medicine, emergency medicine or geriatric medicine
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not meeting any of the inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self reported neuraminidase inhibitor prescribing practice and adherence to National guidelines. Collected and analysed one month after last surveys have been sent out. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Differences in practice between specialities. Collected and analysed one month after last surveys have been sent out. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed