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Variations Among Family Physicians’ Management Strategies For Lower Urinary Tract Infection In Women: A Report From The Washington Family Physicians Collaborative Research Network

Alfred O. Berg
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice September 1991, 4 (5) 327-330; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.4.5.327
Alfred O. Berg
From the Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, and the Washington Family Physicians Collaborative Research Network, Seattle. Address reprint requests to Alfred O. Berg, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Family Medicine, HQ-30, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195.
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Background and Methods: This study surveyed a random sample of Washington State family physicians regarding their attitudes toward and usual practices in providing care to women with lower urinary tract infection.

Results: Based on a 70 percent response rate, wide variations in diagnostic testing, treatment, and follow-up strategies were identified. For example, a patient vignette presenting an uncomplicated infection prompted 82 separate management strategies among the 137 replies. Attitude questions also showed wide variations in spite of stated physician confidence and comfort in evaluating and managing urinary tract infection. Associated estimated costs ranged from negligible to more than $250 per case.

Conclusions: These findings demonstrate significant physician variability in managing women’s lower urinary tract infections.

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The Journal of the American Board of Family     Practice: 4 (5)
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Alfred O. Berg
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice Sep 1991, 4 (5) 327-330; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.4.5.327

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Variations Among Family Physicians’ Management Strategies For Lower Urinary Tract Infection In Women: A Report From The Washington Family Physicians Collaborative Research Network
Alfred O. Berg
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice Sep 1991, 4 (5) 327-330; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.4.5.327
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