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  • Healthcare-associated infections
  • Infection control
  • Patient safety

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  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common iatrogenic infections in healthcare settings.
  • Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) can lead to severe complications like sepsis, prolonged hospitalization, increased costs, and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an indicator-based reminder system for urinary catheter removal in reducing CAUTIs.
  • To assess the impact of this intervention on patients in a general medical ward.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design with two groups (control and experimental) was employed.
  • The intervention included daily reminders for catheter removal, standardized Foley care, and staff nurse education.
  • Seventy-five patients were enrolled across five medical center wards.

Main Results:

  • CAUTIs occurred in 16.7% of the experimental group versus 45.5% in the control group (p = .014).
  • The experimental group had 14.73% fewer Foley catheter days (11.0 vs. 12.9 days).
  • CAUTI incidence density was significantly lower in the experimental group (15.2%) compared to the control group (35.3%).

Conclusions:

  • An indicator-based reminder effectively decreases the incidence rate and density of CAUTIs.
  • This reminder system aids healthcare professionals in identifying and removing unnecessary urinary catheters promptly.
  • Implementing this reminder can help prevent CAUTIs in general medical wards.