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Descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression were used to analyze patient characteristics, the timing of the incident and response. Patients\u2019 age and gender were assessed and the use of urinary catheters, the timing of the incident, and the impact on the response were evaluated.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>A total of 278.961 calls were included (78% female, mean age 47), with an average of 120 patients with UTI symptoms calling each day. Most people contacted the 1813-medical helpline (98%) and of those, the majority were referred to the emergency department (ED)(37%). Patients were more likely to be referred to the ED during the weekend compared to a weekday and less likely during OOH compared to in-office hours (IH). Patients with a urinary catheter were more likely to receive specialized care referred to as \u2018other\u2019. For the smaller proportion of patients calling 1\u20131-2, most people got a B (urgent) response (1.5%). The most likely response to be given was an A (emergency) or F (non-emergency) response during OOH compared to IH and on weekends compared to weekdays. Patients with a urinary catheter were more likely to receive a D (unmonitored transport) response.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Since 2015, there was a decrease in 1813 antibiotic prescription rates and a subsequent increase in referral to the ED of UTI patients. Patients were referred less to the ED during OOH as they were likely to be sent to their GP the next day. 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