Appropriateness of antibiotic use in nursing homes for suspected urinary tract infections: comparison across five European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Antibiotic use is the main driver of bacterial antimicrobial resistance. Urinary tract infections (UTIs), for which antibiotics are often prescribed, are among the most common infections among residents in nursing homes. This study aimed to estimate and compare the appropriateness of antibiotic use for suspected UTIs among nursing home residents across five European countries. Both the decision to treat and the choice of antibiotics used were explored.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used the Audit Project Odense (APO) method. The appropriateness of the treatment decision for UTIs was evaluated according to symptom presentation in residents without indwelling urinary catheters. The choice of antibiotic used for treatment was evaluated according to the first-line a

SUBMITTER: Hansen MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12378316 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature