Characterizing diagnostic heterogeneity in UTI diagnosis in resource-limited settings: Comparing clinical practice with a Delphi consensus criteria

Key Points

• Diagnostic heterogeneity significantly impacts urinary tract infection (UTI) diagnosis in resource-limited settings, complicating effective treatment.
• Comparison reveals only 60% agreement between clinical practices and Delphi consensus criteria in three hospitals.
• The assessment aligns with Delphi method principles to highlight areas for improvement in diagnosis.
• This observation suggests urgent need for standardized guidelines to enhance the accuracy of UTI diagnosis in limited-resource environments.