Table 3 Average number of episodes and number and proportion of episodes receiving low-value care for the three types of GP care examined
From: Trends in low-value GP care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective cohort study
| Â | Pre-COVID-19 restrictions period | COVID-19 restrictions period | Post-COVID-19 restrictions period |
|---|---|---|---|
1. The use of imaging in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal complaints related to the back or knee | |||
 Average no. of episodes | 848.4 | 692.9 | 713.5 |
 Average no. episodes receiving low-value care | 80.5 | 62.6 | 74.0 |
 Average % of episodes receiving low-value treatment | 9.5 | 9.0 | 10.4 |
2. The prescription of antibiotics for otitis media acuta (OMA) in children without severe symptoms | |||
 Average no. of episodes | 145.7 | 99.0 | 182.3 |
 Average no. episodes receiving low-value care | 9.6 | 3.0 | 5.8 |
 Average % of episodes receiving low-value treatment | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 |
3. Repeat opioid prescriptions. without a prior visit | |||
 Average no. of episodes | 988.3 | 867.6 | 1016.8 |
 Average no. episodes receiving low-value care | 249.2 | 217.3 | 244.0 |
 Average % of episodes receiving low-value treatment | 25.4 | 25.1 | 24.0 |