Keywords
Health Care Competency, Health Care Economics
Abstract
This article presents a case of complicated and recurrent pyelonephritis, an infection of 1 or both kidneys, in an elitelevel diver. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common outpatient infections in the United States; most are uncomplicated and resolve without significant mortality or morbidity. However, UTIs have the potential to present significant clinical challenges if the UTI becomes complicated or recurrent. Additionally, recurrent UTIs can carry a significant burden to both the individual patients and the larger healthcare system. The current paper reviews the epidemiological literature surrounding UTIs, the significant impact they have on a patient’s health-related quality of life, and clinical implications for athletic trainers. This review is accompanied by a disablement model case study that shows the health-related quality of life impact UTIs can have on an individual and how a disablement model approach can help manage UTIs.
Recommended Citation
O'Sullivan, Matt; Stevens, Dominique M.; and Eberman, Lindsey E.
(2026)
"Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in an Elite Level Diver: A Disablement Model Case Study,"
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training: Vol. 9:
Iss.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/clinat/vol9/iss1/3
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