Why are we misdiagnosing urinary tract infection in older patients? A qualitative inquiry and roadmap for staff behaviour change in the emergency department.
Kate O'KellyKay PhelpsEmma L RegenFernando CarvalhoDesislava KondovaVal MitchellSimon Paul ConroyGyuchan Thomas JunPublished in: European geriatric medicine (2019)
Psychological and behavioural factors play a significant role in the misdiagnosis of UTI in older people. Systematic approaches incorporating these factors might improve patient outcomes. Future studies should focus on implementation and evaluating their effectiveness and sustainability.