Cross-sectional internet survey exploring women’s knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding urinary tract infection-related symptoms in the Netherlands
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059978
Abstract: Objectives Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent cause for women to consult a general practitioner (GP) and are commonly treated with (broad-spectrum) empirical antibiotics, even though 50% of UTIs are self-limiting. In this… read more here.
Keywords: urinary tract; knowledge attitudes; women knowledge; attitudes practice ... See more keywords
Reductions in hospitalisations and emergency department visits with early antibiotic initiation in nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease
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DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00963-2023
Abstract: Background While antibiotics are recommended for treatment of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease (NTMLD), the impact of early antibiotic initiation on healthcare resource utilisation is unclear. This study compared healthcare resource utilisation with early versus delayed… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic initiation; initiation; nontuberculous mycobacterial; delayed antibiotic ... See more keywords
Improving Delayed Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Otitis Media
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-026062
Abstract: A QI intervention in outpatient pediatric clinics reduced unnecessary antibiotic use for AOM by promoting delayed antibiotic prescribing. OBJECTIVES: Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most-common indication for antibiotics in children. Delayed antibiotic prescribing for… read more here.
Keywords: otitis media; months postintervention; delayed antibiotic; antibiotic prescribing ... See more keywords