Water intake and recurrent urinary tract infections prevention: economic impact analysis in seven countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To estimate the economic impact of preventing urinary tract infections (UTI) by increasing water intake among women with recurrent UTI and low fluid intake across seven countries: France, United Kingdom, Spain, United States of America, Mexico, China and Australia.

Methods

A Markov model was developed to compare costs and outcomes of UTIs associated with low fluid intake in women versus a strategy of primary prevention by increasing water intake. Model inputs were based on randomized controlled trial data which found that increasing water intake by 1.5 L/day decreased the risk of developing cystitis by 48% in women with low fluid intake and recurrent UTI. A time horizon of 10 years was used; outcomes were from the payer perspective and included both direct and ind

SUBMITTER: Zemdegs J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10623695 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature