title: Evidence-based practice for evaluation and management of female urinary tract infection.
abstract: Treatment and management of uncomplicated, lower urinary tract infections in adult females is unique in comparison to other patient populations. In this article, best practices and evidence-based research for treating a urinary tract infection in this group of patients are examined. A typical case of a female client in an outpatient urology setting is compared to recommendations in the literature. Interventions in the scenario are examined against available guidelines, revealing that some practices are supported, others are contraindicated, and gaps are identified.
authors.affiliation: The Urology Center of Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC, USA.
authors.forename: Misti A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019985:Benchmarking; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D008501:Medical Records, Problem-Oriented; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination