Advisor(s)
Jamie Hunsicker, DNP
Ohio Northern University
Nursing, Health & Behavioral Sciences
j-hunsicker@onu.edu
Megan Lieb, DNP
Ohio Northern University
Nursing, Health & Behavioral Sciences
m-lieb.2@onu.edu
Document Type
Poster
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Start Date
22-4-2022 1:00 PM
End Date
22-4-2022 2:00 PM
Abstract
Problem: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) are the most common type of hospital acquired infection. Twelve to sixteen percent of adult patients have an indwelling catheter placed at some point during their hospital stay (Eckert et al., 2020).
Purpose – The purpose of my paper is to determine if External Urinary Catheter (EUCs) use is a good alternative to indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) placement in the adult female population to decrease CAUTI rates.
Methods – The research design is a quasi-experimental design. CAUTI rates will be measured using chart review for one year prior to an education period and implementation of external urinary catheters. Participants will be any inpatient female over eighteen within the hospital who meet the indications of indwelling or external catheter use. CAUTI rates will then be measured after implementation for six months.
Conclusion – External urinary catheters may be a better alternative to internal urinary catheters and may decrease the risk of CAUTI compared to internal catheters during their inpatient stay. This study will help inform healthcare providers when considering insertion of indwelling catheters.
Recommended Citation
Kuhn, Bailee N., "CAUTI rates: Indwelling vs External Urinary Catheters in the Inpatient Setting" (2022). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 8.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2022/posters/8
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CAUTI rates: Indwelling vs External Urinary Catheters in the Inpatient Setting
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Problem: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) are the most common type of hospital acquired infection. Twelve to sixteen percent of adult patients have an indwelling catheter placed at some point during their hospital stay (Eckert et al., 2020).
Purpose – The purpose of my paper is to determine if External Urinary Catheter (EUCs) use is a good alternative to indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) placement in the adult female population to decrease CAUTI rates.
Methods – The research design is a quasi-experimental design. CAUTI rates will be measured using chart review for one year prior to an education period and implementation of external urinary catheters. Participants will be any inpatient female over eighteen within the hospital who meet the indications of indwelling or external catheter use. CAUTI rates will then be measured after implementation for six months.
Conclusion – External urinary catheters may be a better alternative to internal urinary catheters and may decrease the risk of CAUTI compared to internal catheters during their inpatient stay. This study will help inform healthcare providers when considering insertion of indwelling catheters.