Assessing clinicians' and trainees' knowledge and practice of the IDSA guidelines for asymptomatic bacteriuria in older adults

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 May;45(5):664-666. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.257. Epub 2024 Jan 22.

Abstract

A survey of advanced practice clinicians (APCs), physicians, residents, and medical students at an academic medical center and community practices in southeastern Texas revealed a gap in knowledge and practice related to testing and treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in older adults.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bacteriuria* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Physicians*
  • Texas

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents