Preventing and managing urinary tract infections: Exploring interventions and strategies implemented by NHS commissioning organisations in English primary care, 2017-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of antibiotics are prescribed in primary care. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common reason for antibiotic prescribing in this sector. This study explores activities used by English Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to improve UTI prevention and management 2017-2022.

Methods

An online questionnaire was sent to CCG primary care chief nurses and medicines optimisation leads August-September 2022. Qualitative data was mapped to the Theoretical Domains Framework.

Results

Participant response rate was 14.1% (56/397), with representation from 29.2% (31/106) CCGs and across a range of roles. Education and training were the most reported intervention types, while changing the environment to facilitate behaviours was the least. M

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC11955970 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature