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An In Vitro Bladder Model of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

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International Spinal Cord Injury Urinary Tract Infection Basic Data Set.

L L Goetz¹, D D Cardenas, M Kennelly

¹Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Unit, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA. lance.goetz@va.gov

|July 31, 2013

Summary

A new International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Basic Data Set standardizes minimal data collection for UTIs in SCI patients. This ensures consistent reporting in clinical practice and research.

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Published on: June 24, 2025

Area of Science:

Urology
Infectious Diseases
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a significant complication for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Standardized data collection for UTIs in SCI is lacking, hindering consistent clinical management and research efforts.
Existing data collection methods for SCI-related UTIs are variable, impacting comparability across studies.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish an International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Basic Data Set.
To provide a standardized format for collecting and reporting essential UTI information in SCI.
To facilitate consistent data collection for both daily clinical practice and research involving SCI patients.

Main Methods:

Development of a data set by an international working group.
Extensive review and feedback process involving multiple international SCI organizations and societies.
Public comment period via ISCoS and ASIA websites to incorporate broader input.

Main Results:

The International SCI UTI Basic Data Set comprises key variables: date of collection, duration of signs/symptoms, urine dipstick results (nitrite, leukocyte esterase), urine culture findings, and antimicrobial resistance patterns.
The data set provides a minimal yet comprehensive set of information for UTI assessment in SCI.
Instructions and the data form are accessible online via the ISCoS website.

Conclusions:

The developed International SCI UTI Basic Data Set offers a standardized approach to UTI data collection in SCI.
Implementation of this data set will improve the consistency and quality of UTI reporting in SCI.
This standardized data set is expected to enhance clinical care and advance research in SCI-related UTIs.