Table 5 Reasons for non-adherence to the national guidelinea answered by 203 Danish general practitioners
Answers | N (%) |
|---|---|
Confidence in clinical assessment | 79 (39%) |
Time pressure | 68 (33%) |
Difficulty remembering the guideline | 39 (19%) |
Concerns for complications | 27 (13%) |
Consultation is easier or faster | 26 (13%) |
Patient insist on antibiotic treatment | 14 (7%) |
Concerns for patient complaints | 8 (4%) |
The guideline is too simple | 8 (4%) |
Use of local guideline | 4 (2%) |
Lack of confidence in the guideline | 1 (0%) |