BMJ quality & safety
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BMJ quality & safety · Apr 2014
Review Meta AnalysisReducing unnecessary urinary catheter use and other strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infection: an integrative review.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are costly, common and often preventable by reducing unnecessary urinary catheter (UC) use. ⋯ UC reminders and stop orders appear to reduce CAUTI rates and should be used to improve patient safety. Several evidence-based guidelines have evaluated CAUTI preventive strategies as well as emerging evidence regarding intervention bundles. Implementation strategies are important because reducing UC use involves changing well-established habits.