Diagnosis of acute cystitis in primary care: symptom-based versus urinalysis-based diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to provide insight into the congruity of acute cystitis (AC) diagnosis in women, measured both by the Acute Cystitis Symptom Score (ACSS) questionnaire and urine test(s).

Background

The ACSS questionnaire was developed as a self-administering tool for assessing urinary symptoms, quality of life (QoL) and treatment outcomes in healthy, nonpregnant female patients.

Methods

This prospective observational cohort study compared AC diagnosis based on the questionnaire with a GP diagnosis based on dipstick/dipslide test(s). ACSS questionnaire form A (typical and differential symptoms, QoL and relevant conditions) was filled in by the patient group, women suspected for AC visiting a GP practice with a urine sample, and the reference group, women visiting

SUBMITTER: Lelie-van der Zande R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9706387 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature