Task Analysis of In-Home SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Testing by Families

Ideal severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing platforms must be simple, accessible, and timely to ensure that symptomatic and exposed individuals are tested, positive results are identified, and isolation, quarantine, and contact tracing begin as soon as possible. Many children remain unvaccinated and, as other respiratory viruses surge, families have a pressing need for reliable and practical SARS-CoV-2 testing options. The goal of this study from HIP Investigator Dr. Ryan Coller aimed to identify in-home testing pitfalls and strategies that facilitate high-quality testing.

Participants of the study were parents/caregivers of children enrolled in the University of Wisconsin’s Pediatric Complex Care Program. The findings uncover vulnerable areas that could be useful to clinicians of the population studied.

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