Unmet needs in uncomplicated urinary tract infection in the United States and Germany: a physician survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs/acute cystitis) are among the most common infections in women worldwide. There are differences in uUTI treatment guidelines between countries and understanding the needs of physicians in diverse healthcare systems is important for developing new treatments. We performed a survey of physicians in the United States (US) and Germany to understand their perceptions of, and management approaches to uUTI.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional online survey of physicians in the US and Germany who were actively treating patients with uUTI (≥ 10 patients/month). Physicians were recruited via a specialist panel and the survey was piloted with 2 physicians (1 US, 1 Germany) prior to study commencement. Data were analyzed with descri

SUBMITTER: O'Brien M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10158246 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature