Decisions on antibiotic prescribing for suspected urinary tract infections in frail older adults: a qualitative study in four European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common reason to prescribe antibiotics in a frail older patient. Frequently, antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily. To increase appropriate antibiotic use for UTIs through antibiotic stewardship interventions, we need to thoroughly understand the factors that contribute to these prescribing decisions.

Objectives

(1) to obtain insight into factors contributing to antibiotic prescribing for suspected UTIs in frail older adults. (2) To develop an overarching model integrating these factors to guide the development of antibiotic stewardship interventions for UTIs in frail older adults.

Methods

we conducted an exploratory qualitative study with 61 semi-structured interviews in older adult care settings in

SUBMITTER: Hartman EAR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9191618 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature