Evaluation of a community pharmacy-led test-and-treat service for women with uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection in England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in women consulting primary healthcare, taking up GP resources. Delayed consultation can increase the risk of serious infections such as pyelonephritis or bacteraemia.

Objectives

To evaluate the effectiveness and uptake of a lower UTI test-and-treat service for women presenting with urinary symptoms within a community pharmacy in supporting self-care and appropriate use of antibiotics and reducing demand on other NHS resources.

Methods

The service was aligned to national guidelines to diagnose and treat lower UTI in women aged 16-64 years and used national resources to provide safety-netting and self-care advice. Consultation included clinical assessment and a urine dipstick test alongside a nov

SUBMITTER: Thornley T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8210311 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature