Journal article
Authors list: Kranz, Jennifer; Schmidt, Stefanie; Lebert, Cordula; Schneidewind, Laila; Mandraka, Falitsa; Kunze, Mirjam; Helbig, Sina; Vahlensieck, Winfried; Naber, Kurt; Schmiemann, Guido; Wagenlehner, Florian M.
Publication year: 2018
Pages: 263-270
Journal: Urologia Internationalis
Volume number: 100
Issue number: 3
ISSN: 0042-1138
eISSN: 1423-0399
Open access status: Bronze
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1159/000486138
Publisher: Karger Publishers
Abstract:
Objectives: We aimed to update the 2010 evidence- and consensus-based national clinical guideline on the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adult patients. Materials and Methods: An interdisciplinary group consisting of 17 representatives of 12 medical societies and a patient representative was formed. Systematic literature searches were conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library to identify literature published in 2010-2015. Results: We provide 75 recommendations and 68 statements in the updated evidence- and consensus-based national clinical guideline. The diagnostics part covers practical recommendations on cystitis and pyelonephritis for each defined patient group. Clinical examinations, as well as laboratory testing and microbiological pathogen assessment, are addressed. Conclusion: In accordance with the global antibiotic stewardship initiative and considering new insights in scientific research, we updated our German clinical UTI guideline to promote a responsible antibiotic use and to give clear hands-on recommendations for the diagnosis and management of UTIs in adults in Germany for healthcare providers and patients. (c) 2018 S. Karger AG, Basel.
Citation Styles
Harvard Citation style: Kranz, J., Schmidt, S., Lebert, C., Schneidewind, L., Mandraka, F., Kunze, M., et al. (2018) The 2017 Update of the German Clinical Guideline on Epidemiology, Diagnostics, Therapy, Prevention, and Management of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Patients: Part 1, Urologia Internationalis, 100(3), pp. 263-270. https://doi.org/10.1159/000486138
APA Citation style: Kranz, J., Schmidt, S., Lebert, C., Schneidewind, L., Mandraka, F., Kunze, M., Helbig, S., Vahlensieck, W., Naber, K., Schmiemann, G., & Wagenlehner, F. (2018). The 2017 Update of the German Clinical Guideline on Epidemiology, Diagnostics, Therapy, Prevention, and Management of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Patients: Part 1. Urologia Internationalis. 100(3), 263-270. https://doi.org/10.1159/000486138
Keywords
Clinical guideline; Cystitis; systematic review