Shared decision making for women with uncomplicated Cystitis in Primary Care in the Netherlands: a qualitative interview study

Abstract Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, especially among women. Antibiotics are commonly used to treat UTIs, but might not always be necessary, for example in the case of uncomplicated UTIs such as cystitis. Shared decision making (SDM) could reduce the risk of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for uncomplicated cystitis. We investigated the current management and the use of SDM for uncomplicated cystitis in primary care. Methods We performed a qualitative semi-structured interview study among 23 women with a history of cystitis, 12 general practitioner (GP) assistan... Mehr ...