Patient Burden Associated With Uncomplicated UTIs

Panelists discuss how patients with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) describe significant burdens including constant anxiety about symptom onset, disruption to work and social life, financial strain from frequent office visits and medications, frustration with treatment-resistant infections, embarrassment discussing symptoms, sexual dysfunction, relationship difficulties, and substantial mental health impacts such as depression and diminished quality of life.

EP: 1.Differentiating Uncomplicated and Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

EP: 2.Trends in Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 3.Exploring Social Determinants of Health in Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 4.Examining Uncomplicated UTI Recurrence

EP: 5.Role of Patients’ Education in Uncomplicated UTIs

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EP: 6.Patient Burden Associated With Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 7.Minimizing Antibiotic Resistance Development in Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 8.Examining the Need for Updated Guidelines for Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 9.Comparing Standard-of-Care Antibiotics for Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 10.Patient Factors Influencing Antibiotic Selection in Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 11.Recurrence Rates in Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 12.Economic Burden Associated With Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 13.Important Updates in the Management of Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 14.Exploring Novel Options for the Management of Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 15.Comparing Newer With Traditional Agents in Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 16.Payer-Related Barriers With Therapies Used for Uncomplicated UTIs

EP: 17.Final Panel Thoughts on Uncomplicated UTI Management

Video content above is prompted by the following:

• How do patients with recurrent UTIs describe the burden of their condition, particularly in relation to treatment resistance, the frequency of office visits, and the impact on their daily lives and mental well-being?

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