Healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections: a cross-sectional study in a rehabilitation facility.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are prevalent yet preventable healthcare-associated infections. Effective prevention requires healthcare professionals (HCPs) to possess adequate knowledge, positive attitudes, and adherence to best practices.

Objective

To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of HCPs regarding the prevention and management of CAUTI in a Maltese rehabilitation facility.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a self-administered online questionnaire from January to March 2023, using total population sampling of doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants (N = 315). Descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted using SPSS.

Results

Of the 315 HCPs invited, 215 responded (68.3%)

SUBMITTER: Muscat DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833610 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature