Urinary tract infection. Urinary infection.
Conditions
Interventions
Actively drawing physicians attention to the revised UTI guideline by
incorporating the algorithm of the revised guideline into the electronic
patient file and showing it automatically when a clinic
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: new diagnosis *suspected UTI*
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - NH residents who already are taking ABs/have taken ABs in the previous 7days for a different type of infection - NH residents who do not wish to receive AB in case of a UTI according to their treatment policy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| inappropriate AB prescribing for suspected UTI at index consultation (yes/no) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Course of symptoms, alternative diagnosis at index consultation, changes in treatment | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed