Overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians versus a clinical guideline.

Christine E KistlerChristopher J WretmanSheryl ZimmermanChineme EnyiohaKimberly WardClaire E FarelPhilip D SloaneMarcella H BoyntonAnna S BeeberJohn S Preisser

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)

Clinicians tend to over-diagnose urinary tract infections, necessitating systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making. Clinician type, UTI knowledge, and personality traits may also influence behavior and deserve further study.

Keyphrases

urinary tract infection
decision making
palliative care
healthcare
physical activity