Language
English
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Journal
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
DOI
10.1017/ash.2022.343
PMID
36714291
PMCID
PMC9879885
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
1-9-2023
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
The evidence base for refraining from screening for or treating asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in older adults is strong, but both practices remain prevalent. Clinical confusion over how to respond to a change from baseline, when to order a urinalysis and urine culture, and what to do with a positive urine culture fuels unnecessary antibiotic use for ASB. If the provider can take a mindful pause to apply evidenced-based assessment tools, the resulting increased clarity in how to manage the situation can reduce overtreatment of ASB.
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
, "Bacteriuria in Older Adults Triggers Confusion in Healthcare Providers: A Mindful Pause To Treat the Worry" (2023). Faculty, Staff and Students Publications. 1673.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/1673