The Burden of Urinary Tract Infections on Quality of Life and Healthcare in Patients with Interstitial Cystitis.

Cléo BaarsCharlotte van GinkelJohn HeesakkersMathilde ScholtesFrank M J MartensDick Janssen

Published in: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)

These findings highlight the burden of UTIs on quality of life in IC/BPS patients and the healthcare system. These results emphasize the need for improved UTI guidelines concerning diagnosis, management and prevention for IC/BPS patients to improve quality of life and care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
urinary tract infection
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
palliative care
risk factors
patient reported outcomes