Evidence of Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common and costly cause of morbidity. International research shows practice does not align with Infectious Disease Society Association guidelines, with prescribing concordance rates near 40%. This multidisciplinary quality improvement project evaluated the effectiveness of an evidence-based UTI diagnostic and treatment algorithm and provider education to improve prescribing concordance. After implementation of diagnostic and treatment algorithms and provider education prescribing concordance and antimicrobial stewardship as well as provider confidence was significantly improved. • Urinary tract infections are a common and costly cause of morbidity in the United States. • Antimicrobial stewardship is needed, with urinary tract infections prescribing concordance rates near 40%. • Use of evidence-based treatment algorithm and education can significantly improve prescribi ng concordance and antimicrobial stewardship.
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