Treatment Patterns and Adherence to Guidelines for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection in Germany: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Understanding antibiotic prescribing for uncomplicated urinary tract infection (uUTI) could help to optimize management. However, data on uUTI treatment patterns in the European Union are scarce. We used real-world data to evaluate adherence to antibiotic prescribing guidelines for femalepatients with uUTI in Germany.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study used anonymized German statutory health insurance claims data from the Wissenschaftliches Institut für Gesundheitsökonomie und Gesundheitssystemforschung from January 2013 to December 2019. Patients were female, aged ≥ 12 years, with an index uUTI diagnosis. Patient characteristics and treating physician specialties were examined overall and in sub-cohorts for recommended/non-recommended treatment (based on i

SUBMITTER: Krinner A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11219654 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature