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Nirmanmoh Bhatia1, Mradul K Daga, Sandeep Garg

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Nearly 30% of medical ward patients experienced inappropriate urinary catheterization, often due to incontinence. Female patients and those in the emergency department face higher risks, highlighting the need for better catheterization practices.

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Bacterial colonization on Foley's cathetersCatheter associated urinary tract infectionsInappropriate catheterizationMedical wards

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Urinary catheterization is common in medical wards but carries risks of infection and complications.
  • Inappropriate catheterization, particularly for conditions like urinary incontinence, contributes to patient morbidity.
  • Understanding risk factors for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) and catheter colonization is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency and reasons for inappropriate urinary catheterization in medical wards.
  • To identify risk factors associated with inappropriate catheterization, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), and bacterial colonization on Foley catheters (BCFC).

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, hospital-based study involving 125 consecutive patients undergoing Foley catheterization upon admission to medical wards.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, diagnosis, functional and mental status, catheterization indication, duration, and development of BCFC and CAUTI.
  • Statistical analysis utilized the Chi-square test to identify significant risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Inappropriate catheterization occurred in 28.8% of patients, with urinary incontinence being the most common reason.
  • Bacterial colonization on Foley's catheters (BCFC) developed in 52.8% and CAUTI in 22.4% of patients.
  • Risk factors for inappropriate catheterization included female sex and emergency department catheterization; BCFC and CAUTI were associated with age, functional status, emergency setting, and catheter duration.

Conclusions:

  • Inappropriate urinary catheterization is highly prevalent in medical wards, particularly in patients with incontinence.
  • Female patients and those catheterized in the emergency department are at increased risk of inappropriate catheterization.
  • Targeted interventions focusing on identified risk factors can significantly reduce inappropriate catheterization rates and associated complications.