Can we prevent recurrent UTIs without antibiotics, in both those who do and do not use catheters? ICI-RS 2024
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Author(s)
Harding, Christopher
Clavica, Francesco
Averbeck, Marcio Augusto
Da Silva, Anasofia
Drake, Marcus John
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Aims
Urinary tract infections are one of the most common reasons for antibiotic prescription. The widespread use of antibiotic treatments contributes to the global health problem of antimicrobial resistance development. To slow down the progression of antimicrobial resistance, it is essential that we explore nonantibiotic preventive treatments for this common condition. We aim to report discussions regarding nonantibiotic preventive strategies for recurrent urinary tract infections in both catheterized and non-catheterized patients that took place at the International Consultation on Incontinence—Research Society meeting in Bristol in 2024.
Methods
We undertook a think-tank session during this multidisciplinary meeting specifically designated for discussion regarding both established and emerging nonantibiotic treatments for UTI prevention in both catheterized and non-catheterized patients. This led to the generation of pertinent research questions, which hope to shape future UTI research.
Results
We describe the discussions that took place and document the important research questions that were proposed during the International Consultation on Incontinence-Research Society meeting in Bristol in 2024.
Conclusions
There is a range of established UTI preventative strategies for UTI prevention in both catheterized and non-catheterized patients. Emerging UTI prevention treatments have varying levels of evidence to support their use, and in many areas, further research is needed to establish their place in clinical pathways.
Urinary tract infections are one of the most common reasons for antibiotic prescription. The widespread use of antibiotic treatments contributes to the global health problem of antimicrobial resistance development. To slow down the progression of antimicrobial resistance, it is essential that we explore nonantibiotic preventive treatments for this common condition. We aim to report discussions regarding nonantibiotic preventive strategies for recurrent urinary tract infections in both catheterized and non-catheterized patients that took place at the International Consultation on Incontinence—Research Society meeting in Bristol in 2024.
Methods
We undertook a think-tank session during this multidisciplinary meeting specifically designated for discussion regarding both established and emerging nonantibiotic treatments for UTI prevention in both catheterized and non-catheterized patients. This led to the generation of pertinent research questions, which hope to shape future UTI research.
Results
We describe the discussions that took place and document the important research questions that were proposed during the International Consultation on Incontinence-Research Society meeting in Bristol in 2024.
Conclusions
There is a range of established UTI preventative strategies for UTI prevention in both catheterized and non-catheterized patients. Emerging UTI prevention treatments have varying levels of evidence to support their use, and in many areas, further research is needed to establish their place in clinical pathways.
Date Issued
2025-03-01
Date Acceptance
2024-11-13
Citation
Neurourology and Urodynamics, 2025, 44 (3), pp.637-643
ISSN
0733-2467
Publisher
Wiley
Start Page
637
End Page
643
Journal / Book Title
Neurourology and Urodynamics
Volume
44
Issue
3
Copyright Statement
© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC. This is the author’s accepted manuscript made available under a CC-BY licence in accordance with Imperial’s Research Publications Open Access policy (www.imperial.ac.uk/oa-policy)
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Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2024-12-24