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    Point of care tests for urinary tract infections to improve antimicrobial prescribing: early value assessment

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    4 Research recommendations

    Accuracy

    4.1 The committee concluded that more data on test accuracy, including how well they identify bacteria and antibiotic susceptibility (if a test has these functions) is needed. It would be beneficial to see data comparing the new point of care tests with dipstick testing done in the same population.

    Antibiotic use

    4.2 The committee would also like to see more data on how the new point of care tests affect decisions about antibiotic prescribing and antibiotic use. Clinical experts noted the importance of reporting the specific antibiotics used to help understand how the tests affect prescribing behaviour and antimicrobial resistance.