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  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a significant healthcare burden in the U.S.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed the adoption of virtual care modalities for managing UTIs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze temporal trends in UTI encounters, comparing virtual versus in-person visits.
  • To evaluate changes in antibiotic dispensation and culture-confirmed UTI rates.
  • To assess the impact of telemedicine on UTI management and antibiotic stewardship.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study analyzing over 1.2 million UTI encounters from 2015 to 2022.
  • Utilized diagnosis codes to identify UTI cases and track encounter types (virtual vs. in-person).
  • Examined antibiotic dispensation rates and culture-confirmed UTI prevalence.

Main Results:

  • UTI encounters increased by 325.9% from 2015 to 2022, with most occurring via virtual visits.
  • The rate of UTI encounters per 1,000 adult females rose by 241.6%.
  • Antibiotic dispensation rates outpaced the increase in positive urine cultures, indicating increased empiric antibiotic use.

Conclusions:

  • Telemedicine has dramatically increased UTI care accessibility but raises concerns about antibiotic stewardship.
  • Findings highlight the need for updated clinical guidelines to manage UTIs effectively in the era of virtual care.
  • Balancing convenience with appropriate antibiotic use is critical for addressing the rise in UTI treatment.