Differences in antibiotic prescribing quality in Belgian out-of-hours primary care services

Abstract: Objectives: This study aims to compare trends in antibiotic prescribing behaviour for lower urinary tract infections among different out-of-hours primary care services. Methods: Cross-sectional study using routine prescription data extracted from electronic health records from six out-of-hours services. The study population included 5888 cases diagnosed with an uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection from 2016 to 2020. Prescriptions were assessed based on the national guidelines. Results: Considering the total study period, an antibiotic was prescribed in 98.9% of cases. Among th... Mehr ...