ObjectiveThe preventable proportion of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) may
decrease over time as standards of care improve. We aimed to assess the proportion of HAIs …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common microbial infections in humans
and represent a substantial burden on the health care system. UTIs can be uncomplicated …

Objective: To identify factors related to the occurrence of urinary tract infection associated
with urinary catheter use. Method: A longitudinal, retrospective cohort study carried out by …

Summary Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common hospital-
acquired complications. Insertion of a urinary catheter and the duration of catheterization are …

Background Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common nosocomial
infections. In 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began imposing …

RESUMO Justificativa e Objetivos: As infecções do trato urinário (ITU) relacionadas ao uso
do cateter vesical de demora (CVD)(ITU-RC) apresentam alta prevalência em unidades de …

Objective To assess the economic effect and cost effectiveness of a targeted catheter‐
associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention intervention in the nursing home (NH) …

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are common yet preventable.
Healthcare professional behaviours, such as reducing unnecessary catheter use, are key for …

This thematic review was part of a bigger literature review into the effects of short-term
urinary catheters on patients who are discharged home from an acute hospital. This …

Objective: To identify factors related to the occurrence of urinary tract infection associated
with urinary catheter use. Method: A longitudinal, retrospective cohort study carried out by …