Perceptions and experiences of factors determining the inappropriate use and timely removal of indwelling urinary catheters in hospitals and nursing homes: a qualitative evidence synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To synthesise the perspectives of healthcare professionals and patients/residents of hospitals/nursing homes about determinants of inappropriate indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) use and strategies for reduction.

Design

Qualitative evidence synthesis.

Data sources

We searched MEDLINE, Scopus and CINAHL for studies published between 1 January 2000 and 23 May 2025.

Eligibility criteria

Studies were eligible if they used qualitative methods to explore the perceptions and experiences of healthcare professionals and patients/residents of hospitals/nursing homes or their family members regarding the determinants of IUC use and reduction. Included studies focused on behavioural drivers or strategies to reduce inappropriate IUC use.

Data extraction and sy

SUBMITTER: Koscher-Kien C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12684122 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature