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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • Diagnostic Test Utilization
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Most pediatric healthcare encounters in the UK occur in general practice.
  • Significant variation exists in the use of diagnostic tests for children in primary care.
  • Unwarranted variation can impact care quality and exacerbate health inequities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate general practitioners' (GPs) perspectives on diagnostic test use in pediatric primary care.
  • To identify the underlying factors contributing to variation in testing practices for children.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with 18 GPs and 2 trainee GPs in England.
  • Interviews were conducted between April and June 2023.
  • Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • GPs reported a higher threshold for testing and a lower threshold for specialist referral in children compared to adults.
  • Perceived test utility varied, with specific examples like objective testing for asthma.
  • Identified drivers of variation included clinician-specific factors (risk tolerance, experience) and external factors (parental concerns, time constraints, guidelines).

Conclusions:

  • Findings highlight areas for improvement in education, evidence, and clinical guidelines.
  • Addressing these issues can help reduce unwarranted variation in diagnostic test use.
  • Improving test utilization can enhance the quality of healthcare for children in general practice.