Did Ordering a Urine Culture Change Outcomes?
| Outcome | Cohort 1* (%) (n = 332) | Cohort 2† (%) (n = 447) | Pearson χ2 result | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow-up visit within 2 weeks | 8.4 | 8.7 | 0.02 | .89 |
| New antibiotic ordered within 2 weeks | 6.6 | 8.9 | 1.4 | .24 |
| Patient-initiated telephone consult for continued symptoms within 2 weeks | 1.8 | 3.6 | 2.18 | .14 |