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Reducing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections

, 2022
Researching the outcomes associated with checklists to reduce the prevalence of catheter associated urinary tract infections in the acute care ...
foti, kristina
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Nursing Work Environments and Patient Safety in Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Their Intricate Relationship, Definitions and Theoretical Frameworks

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim(s) To identify and map the relationship between nursing work environments and patient safety for older adults ≥ 65. Design Scoping review and consultation exercise. Methods Systematic searches of five databases were conducted in 2022, 2024 and 2026. Two reviewers independently screened titles/abstracts and subsequently by full‐text review.
Trine Vintersborg, Pelle Korsbæk Sørensen, Lene Halling Hastrup, Lise Marie Thorsboe, Bibi Hølge‐Hazelton, Lene Lauge Berring   +5 more
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Factors associated with health care-acquired urinary tract infection

, 2007
Background\ud Health care-acquired urinary tract infection is common, and the risk factors should be understood by those who manage hospitalized patients and researchers interested in interventions and programs designed to reduce rates. \ud Methods\ud We
Halton, Kate A., Kate Halton, Whitby, Michael, Michael Whitby, Anthony P. Morton, David Lairson, Graves, Nicholas, Curtis, Merrilyn, Morton, Anthony P., Edward Tong, Merrilyn Curtis, Nicholas Graves, Lairson, David, Tong, Edward   +13 more
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Patient and Carer Participation in Reporting Patient Safety Incidents During Hospital Admission: A Scoping Review

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background More than one in 10 patients experience harm in hospital, and patients with communication support needs are at higher risk. Patients and their carers are well‐placed to provide insights into patient safety incidents that may result in harm, which is essential to improving patient safety in hospitals.
Rebecca Sullivan, Tanya Ramadan, Shu En Lee, Robyn O'Halloran   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of a catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention campaign on infection rate, catheter utilization, and health care workers\u27 perspective at a community safety net hospital

, 2016
Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections is in the forefront of health care quality. However, nurse and physician engagement is a common barrier in infection prevention efforts.
Toomey, Michael, Bay, Curtis, Cruz, Abner, Ostovar, Gholamabbas Amin, Kane, Gail, Nussle, Richard, Gray, Dorinne   +6 more
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Catheter Ablation: Evolution and Efficiencies

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The present review includes a discussion the goals and pitfalls of efficiency in the medical profession, a historical perspective on the evolution of catheter ablation in the field of electrophysiology (EP), and the data regarding the relationship between efficiency and outcomes in the EP lab. Focus on efficacy is critical to maximize resource
Aravind G. Kalluri, Bradley P. Knight
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and Characteristics of Urinary Catheter Blockage in Patients With Long‐Term Urinary Catheterization: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To determine the prevalence and characteristics of urinary catheter blockage in older patients using objective indicators and to characterize obstructive materials and microbiota. Design A cross‐sectional study. Methods Patients aged ≥ 65 years with an indwelling catheter for ≥ 24 h were recruited from a long‐term care hospital.
Natsumi Hirose, Mao Kunimitsu, Chihiro Takizawa, Yukie Kataoka, Minami Shinkawa, Chika Takada, Atsuo Kawamoto, Jun Kamei, Haruki Kume, Chizuko Konya, Hiromi Sanada, Gojiro Nakagami   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nursing Accountability and Nurse Sensitive Outcomes: A Qualitative Focus Group Study With Nurses and Patients

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To explore nursing accountability in relation to nurse sensitive outcomes (NSOs) from nurses' and patients' perspectives. Design Qualitative descriptive study. Methods Five focus groups were conducted (November–December 2024) at a university medical centre: four with nurses from different divisions and one with patients.
Marije K. Valk, Hillegonda A. Stallinga, Marieke Timpener, Amber C. P. Boskma, Rianne V. A. N. Melzen, Evelyn J. Finnema   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention

, 2017
In this study, several evidence-based articles were reviewed and critically appraised to find effective ways to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI).
Johnson, Brianna
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Characteristics, Implementation and Effects of Nurse‐Driven Sepsis Protocols in Hospital Settings: A Systematic Review

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To synthesize evidence on the characteristics, implementation and effects of nurse‐driven sepsis protocols on process‐of‐care indicators and clinical outcomes. Design Systematic review without meta‐analysis. Methods Studies were included if they described and evaluated nurse‐driven sepsis protocols in hospitals.
Alethea Ray See Li, Marcia Jia Jia Sim, Jasmine Su Ying Lim, Jian Zhi Tan, Ee Ling Goh, Wei Ling Chua   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source