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An Implementation Guide to Reducing Overtreatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "JAMA Internal Medicine"

DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.7290

Abstract: Treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) frequently lacks appropriate indication, yet remains prevalent across settings. Numerous guidelines, professional societies, and campaigns such as Choosing Wisely advocate against this low-value practice. Efforts aimed at reducing unnecessary treatment… read more here.

Keywords: asymptomatic bacteriuria; guide reducing; reducing overtreatment; implementation guide ... See more keywords

Exploration of Primary Care Clinician Attitudes and Cognitive Characteristics Associated With Prescribing Antibiotics for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "JAMA Network Open"

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.14268

Abstract: Key Points Question Are certain clinician attitudes and characteristics associated with unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for asymptomatic bacteriuria? Findings In this survey study of 551 primary care clinicians, 392 (71%) reported that they would prescribe antibiotics… read more here.

Keywords: asymptomatic bacteriuria; characteristics associated; primary care; prescribing antibiotics ... See more keywords

Current evidence does not support systematic antibiotherapy prior to joint arthroplasty in patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria-a meta analysis

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "International Orthopaedics"

DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-3765-6

Abstract: BackgroundMany orthopaedic surgeons worry about asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) as a possible risk factor for prosthetic joint infection (PJI). However, available evidence establishing a direct link between ASB and PJI is limited. This meta-analysis aimed to… read more here.

Keywords: asymptomatic bacteriuria; joint arthroplasty; prior joint; evidence ... See more keywords

Organizational Readiness Assessment in Acute and Long-Term Care has Important Implications for Antibiotic Stewardship for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria.

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "American journal of infection control"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.04.024

Abstract: BACKGROUND Prior to implementing an antibiotic stewardship intervention for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), we assessed institutional barriers to change using the Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment (ORCA). METHODS Surveys were self-administered on paper in inpatient medicine… read more here.

Keywords: asymptomatic bacteriuria; long term; antibiotic stewardship; organizational readiness ... See more keywords

Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy in the central region of Iran: Frequency, risk factors, and causative organisms

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health"

DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2018.09.009

Abstract: Abstract Introduction Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is a common condition that occurring during pregnancy and while untreated can be associated with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Aim The aim of this study was to identify the… read more here.

Keywords: bacteriuria pregnancy; pregnancy central; asymptomatic bacteriuria; risk ... See more keywords
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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: To Treat or Not To Treat. Pro Treatment.

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "European urology focus"

DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2018.05.008

Abstract: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) should be treated only in pregnant women and before urological procedures that breach the mucosa. In all other clinical settings, treatment of ABU is not beneficial and only contributes to antibiotic-associated morbidity… read more here.

Keywords: asymptomatic bacteriuria; treat treat; treat pro; treatment ... See more keywords

Reduced Recurrence of Low-grade Papillary Bladder Tumors Associated With Asymptomatic Bacteriuria.

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Urology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.10.023

Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine tumor recurrence rate of low-grade, papillary, and non-muscle-invasive (TaLG) bladder tumors in patients who have asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU). Microbes in the urine trigger immune responses like intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guerin, suggesting that common… read more here.

Keywords: asymptomatic bacteriuria; grade papillary; recurrence; bladder tumors ... See more keywords

Performance of infectious diseases specialists, hospitalists, and other internal medicine physicians in antimicrobial case-based scenarios: Potential impact of antimicrobial stewardship programs at 16 Veterans’ Affairs medical centers

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.100

Abstract: Abstract Objective: As part of a project to implement antimicrobial dashboards at select facilities, we assessed physician attitudes and knowledge regarding antibiotic prescribing. Design: An online survey explored attitudes toward antimicrobial use and assessed respondents’… read more here.

Keywords: veterans affairs; asymptomatic bacteriuria; catheter associated; medicine ... See more keywords

Prevalence and treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria at academic and critical-access hospitals-Opportunities for stewardship efforts.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Infection control and hospital epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.143

Abstract: Abstract Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is common among hospitalized patients and often leads to inappropriate antimicrobial use. Data from critical-access hospitals are underrepresented. To target antimicrobial stewardship efforts, we measured the point prevalence of ASB and… read more here.

Keywords: stewardship efforts; prevalence; asymptomatic bacteriuria; critical access ... See more keywords

Antimicrobial stewardship to reduce overtreatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria in critical access hospitals: measuring a quality improvement intervention

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1017/ice.2024.171

Abstract: Abstract Background: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) treatment is a common form of antibiotic overuse and diagnostic error. Antibiotic stewardship using the inappropriate diagnosis of urinary tract infection (ID-UTI) measure has reduced ASB treatment in diverse hospitals.… read more here.

Keywords: asb treatment; asymptomatic bacteriuria; uti measure; stewardship ... See more keywords

Eliciting Clinician Perspectives on Asymptomatic Bacteriuria to Identify Targets for Antimicrobial Stewardship Education and Decision Support.

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Open forum infectious diseases"

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofae439

Abstract: Background The aim of this study was to elicit clinicians' perspectives to help reduce antibiotic prescribing for asymptomatic bacteriuria and improve a patient-centered educational brochure for older adults with urinary tract infections or asymptomatic bacteriuria.… read more here.

Keywords: bacteriuria identify; perspectives asymptomatic; asymptomatic bacteriuria; eliciting clinician ... See more keywords