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BMC Prim Care ; 23(1): 259, 2022 10 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36199037

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BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, especially among women. Antibiotics are commonly used to treat UTIs, but might not always be necessary, for example in the case of uncomplicated UTIs such as cystitis. Shared decision making (SDM) could reduce the risk of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for uncomplicated cystitis. We investigated the current management and the use of SDM for uncomplicated cystitis in primary care. METHODS: We performed a qualitative semi-structured interview study among 23 women with a history of cystitis, 12 general practitioner (GP) assistants, and 12 GPs in the Netherlands from July to October 2020. All interviews were individually performed by telephone. The data were analyzed through the use of using open and axial coding. RESULTS: The GP assistants managed the initial diagnostics and treatment of uncomplicated cystitis in all general practices. Usually, antibiotics were considered the standard treatment of cystitis. In most general practices, SDM was not used in the treatment of uncomplicated cystitis, mainly because of a lack of time. Women reported that they valued being involved in the treatment decision-making process, but they were not always involved. Further, both GP assistants and GPs indicated that SDM would improve the care pathway of uncomplicated UTIs. CONCLUSION: In our study, SDM was infrequently used to help women with uncomplicated cystitis. To reduce the use of antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs, a tailored intervention is needed to implement SDM for the treatment of uncomplicated cystitis in primary care.


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Cistite , Infecções Urinárias , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Cistite/diagnóstico , Tomada de Decisão Compartilhada , Feminino , Humanos , Países Baixos , Atenção Primária à Saúde , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Infecções Urinárias/diagnóstico
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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36078472

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(1) Background: In the emergency department (ED), ordering urine tests in patients without symptoms of a urinary tract infection can lead to inappropriate antimicrobial treatment. We aimed to identify factors contributing to the unnecessary ordering of urinalyses in the ED. (2) Methods: An online survey study among nurses and physicians working in the EDs of five hospitals in the Netherlands was conducted. (3) Results: The overall response rate was 26% (221/850; 85 nurses and 136 physicians). The vast majority of the respondents reported knowing when to order urine tests (197/221; 90%). Almost two-thirds of the respondents (145/221; 66%) agreed that they ordered urinalyses because it is rapid and non-invasive to patients. Most nurses (66/86; 78%) said they informed the doctor if they thought the urine test would not contribute to the patient's diagnosis, but only one-third of the physicians agreed with this statement (44/136; 32%). Most respondents (160/221; 72%) thought guidelines or protocols about urinalyses in the ED would be functional. (4) Conclusions: These results suggest urinalyses were frequently ordered in the ED to achieve a fast work process. Nurses and physicians could improve their communication about the indications for urine tests. Developing diagnostic guidelines for urine testing may be convenient.


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Urinálise , Infecções Urinárias , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Serviço Hospitalar de Emergência , Humanos , Registros , Urinálise/métodos , Infecções Urinárias/diagnóstico , Infecções Urinárias/tratamento farmacológico , Infecções Urinárias/epidemiologia
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Antibiotics (Basel) ; 11(1)2022 Jan 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35052953

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Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is a common finding in certain populations. This study assessed general practitioners' (GPs') knowledge about ASB and their current clinical practice regarding urine testing. METHODS: An online survey was used for GPs in the Netherlands from October to December 2020. RESULTS: In total, 99 surveys were included in the analyses. All GPs strongly agreed with the statements about their knowledge and self-confidence regarding urine diagnostics and treatment of ASB. The median knowledge score was 4 out of 6 (IQR 2 to 6). Most GPs (64 of 92; 70%) followed the guideline for the choice of urine diagnostics and reported appropriate indications for urine testing. However, 71/94 (75.5%) GPs would treat patients for ASB if they have diabetes mellitus. Further, 34 (37%) of 92 participants would inappropriately repeat a urine test after a patient was treated for a urinary tract infection (UTI). One-third of the GPs responded that ASB was insufficiently addressed within the guidelines for UTI. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that knowledge about ASB could be improved in primary care in the Netherlands, mainly in diabetic patients that have ASB, as well as for follow-up tests after treatment for UTI.

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Eur J Intern Med ; 83: 58-61, 2021 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32830036

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Urinalysis and urine culture are two of the most commonly ordered tests. A positive urine test in asymptomatic patients often leads to overtreatment. Antimicrobials for asymptomatic bacteriuria is one of the most common unnecessary treatments. We aimed to explore the current ordering patterns of urinalysis and cultures. METHODS: This is a substudy of the multicentre RICAT-trial, a successful quality improvement project to reduce inappropriate use of intravenous and urinary catheters in seven hospitals in the Netherlands. Adult patients with a (central or peripheral) venous or urinary catheter admitted to internal medicine and non-surgical subspecialty wards were eligible for inclusion. Data were collected every other week during baseline (seven months) and intervention periods (seven months). The primary outcome was the proportion of urine cultures performed following a negative urinalysis, i.e. dipstick and/or microscopic analysis, within 24 h. RESULTS: Between September 2016 and April 2018, we included 3748 patients, of which 3111 (83%) were admitted from the emergency department. Urinalysis and/or urine cultures were obtained in 2610 (70%) of 3748 patients. 626 (23.7%) of 2636 urine cultures and 1351 (55.8%) of 2419 microscopic analysis were unnecessary performed after a negative urinalysis. Cancelling urine testing orders after a negative dipstick would have saved almost € 19.500 during the study period in these seven hospitals. CONCLUSION: Unnecessary urine testing is frequent in non-surgical patients in the Netherlands. We need to take action to reduce unnecessary urinalysis and cultures, and thereby probably reduce overtreatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria.


Assuntos
Bacteriúria , Infecções Urinárias , Adulto , Bacteriúria/diagnóstico , Bacteriúria/tratamento farmacológico , Humanos , Países Baixos , Urinálise , Cateteres Urinários , Infecções Urinárias/diagnóstico , Infecções Urinárias/tratamento farmacológico , Urina
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