Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitals: study protocol for a multi-site randomised controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite advances in infection prevention and control, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common and remain problematic. A number of measures can be taken to reduce the risk of CAUTI in hospitals. Appropriate urinary catheter insertion procedures are one such method. Reducing bacterial colonisation around the meatal or urethral area has the potential to reduce CAUTI risk. However, evidence about the best antiseptic solutions for meatal cleaning is mixed, resulting in conflicting recommendations in guidelines internationally. This paper presents the protocol for a study to evaluate the effectiveness (objective 1) and cost-effectiveness (objective 2) of using chlorhexidine in meatal cleaning prior to catheter insertion, in reducing catheter-associat

SUBMITTER: Mitchell BG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5719302 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature