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Short-term urinary catheters and their risks: an integrated systematic review
Evelyn Gyesi-Appiah1, Jayne Brown2, Andrew Clifton3
1Research Student, De Montfort University, Leicester, and Nurse, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
British Journal of Community Nursing
|November 9, 2020
Summary
Short-term urinary catheters increase risks for patients discharged home, including infection and longer hospital stays. Prompt removal is crucial to mitigate these adverse effects.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Nursing Research
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Short-term urinary catheters are common in acute hospital settings.
- Evidence on their risks post-discharge requires synthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the risks associated with short-term urinary catheters in patients discharged home.
- To synthesize findings from recent literature on catheter-associated complications.
Main Methods:
- Thematic review integrating findings from a larger literature review.
- Searched MEDLINE, British Nursing Index, and CINAHL databases (2013-2018).
- Included 12 relevant research studies.
Main Results:
- Short-term indwelling urinary catheters were linked to increased infection risk.
- Catheter use correlated with longer hospital stays.
- Increased mortality rates were observed in catheterized patients.
Conclusions:
- Strict monitoring of short-term urinary catheters is essential.
- Early removal of catheters when no longer medically indicated is recommended.
- Minimizing catheter use can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare burdens.
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