Investigating Pediatric Pharyngitis Management Approaches Among Family Physicians: A Comprehensive Study

Pokhrel  Jyoti; Thapaliya  Elisha

Pokhrel Jyoti
Thapaliya Elisha Nursing specialist at the Technical Institute of Nursing, M.Sc Nursing Suez Canal University

Keywords: Menopause, Menopausal knowledge ,healthy life style.

Abstract

A study involving 120 general practitioners found that 90% of them emphasized the importance of distinguishing between viral and bacterial origins for effective management of pharyngitis in children. However, only 3% advocated for systematic antibiotic therapy and 8% had previously used rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). Integrating RDTs into routine assessments could improve diagnostic precision and optimize therapeutic decisions in paediatric pharyngitis management, mitigating antibiotic resistance and minimizing complications.

How to cite this article:
Jyoti P, Elisha T. Investigating Pediatric Pharyngitis Management Approaches Among Family Physicians: A Comprehensive Study. Int J Nurs Midwif Res. 2023; 10(3):11-15.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202312

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