Management of first-episode pelvic inflammatory disease in primary care: results from a large UK primary care database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prompt and effective treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) may help prevent long-term complications. Many PID cases are seen in primary care but it is not known how well management follows recommended guidelines.

Aim

To estimate the incidence of first-episode PID cases seen in UK general practice, describe their management, and assess its adequacy in relation to existing guidelines.

Design of study

Cohort study.

Setting

UK general practices contributing to the General Practice Research Database (GPRD).

Method

Women aged 15 to 40 years, consulting with a first episode of PID occurring between 30 June 2003 and 30 June 2008 were identified, based on the presence of a diagnostic code. The records within 28 days either side of the diagnosi

SUBMITTER: Nicholson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2944949 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature