Published on in Vol 7, No 1 (2015):

Utility and Acceptability of Influenza Surveillance amongst Emergency Providers

Utility and Acceptability of Influenza Surveillance amongst Emergency Providers

Utility and Acceptability of Influenza Surveillance amongst Emergency Providers

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We provided emergency department providers with a real-time laboratory-based influenza surveillance tool, and evaluated the utility and acceptability of the surveillance information using provider surveys. The majority of emergency department providers found the surveillance data useful and indicated the additional information impacted their clinical decision making regarding influenza testing and treatment.