Abstract Purpose of Review The goal of this article is to highlight how and why urinalyses
and urine cultures are misused, review quality improvement interventions to optimize urine …

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 …

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) represent approximately 9% of all
hospital acquired infections, and approximately 65%–70% of CAUTIs are believed to be …

Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI/HAIs) are one of the most common
adverse events in patient care and account for substantial morbidity and mortality. The high …

Background Surgical critical care is crucial to the care of trauma and surgical patients. This
study was designed to provide a contemporary assessment of patient types, injuries, and …

Aim To explore interventions and strategies to prevent catheter‐associated urinary tract
infections in hospitalized patients with a short‐term indwelling urinary catheter. Background …

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 …

We reviewed the sustainability of a multifaceted intervention on catheter-associated urinary
tract infection (CAUTI) in 3 intensive care units. During the 4-year postintervention period …

Aim: To explore the impact of educational interventions for patients living with indwelling
urinary catheters. Methods: Systematic scoping review in accordance with PRISMA …