Optimizing Urinary Catheter Utilization to Improve Patient Outcomes

Optimizing Urinary Catheter Utilization to Improve Patient Outcomes

Indwelling urinary catheter (UC) use is associated with decreased mobility, patient discomfort and an increased risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). Inappropriate catheter use has been reported to range from 21% to greater than 50%. This project aimed to eliminate inappropri...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of infection control 2013-06, Vol.41 (6), p.S121-S122
Hauptverfasser: Mikolajczak, Anessa, RN, BSN, Eggerstedt, Katie, RN, MSN, Slade, Maureen, MS, RN, PMHCNS-BC, NE-BC, Goetz, Kris, MA, Dompe, Clelia, RN, MSN, CMSRN, NEA-BC, Harap, Rebecca, BSN, RN-BC, Lumpkins, Sharon, RN, BSN, Janney, Michelle, RN, PhD, NEA-BC, Zembower, Teresa, MD, MPH
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Sprache:eng
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Catheters
Clinical outcomes
Disease prevention
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Nosocomial infections
Patient safety
Quality of care
Urinary tract diseases
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Zusammenfassung:Indwelling urinary catheter (UC) use is associated with decreased mobility, patient discomfort and an increased risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). Inappropriate catheter use has been reported to range from 21% to greater than 50%. This project aimed to eliminate inappropriate catheter use, optimize duration, and ultimately reduce CAUTI.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2013.03.243