Alsolami, F., & Tayyib, N. (2024). Nurse's knowledge and practice towards prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infection: A systemic review. International Journal of Urological Nursing, 18(1), 1-16. https://doi-org.library.capella.edu/10.1111/ijun.12380
This article discusses the knowledge nurses have on CAUTI prevention measures. This resource also highlights that continuing/ in-service education, and self-guided modules assist nurses in enhancing their competence and adherence to best practices relating to reducing CAUTI.
MacEwan, S.R., Beal, E.W., Gaughan, A.A., Sieck, C., & Ann, S.M. (2022). Perspectives of hospital leaders and staff on patient education for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 43(9), 1129-1134. https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2021.271
This article discusses important patient education topics such as the risks of indwelling catheter use, the necessity of hand hygiene, the importance of maintenance care, and support systems. This is a good resource for nurses because it discusses the topics of information that should be discussed with patients with indwelling catheters along with the challenges of providing patient education such as the lack of standardized education for infection prevention.
Paiva-Santos, F., Santos-Costa, P., Bastos, C., & Graveto, J. (2023). Nurses' Adherence to the Portuguese Standard to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs): An Observational Study. Nursing Reports, 13(4), 1432-1441. https://doi-org.library.capella.edu/10.3390/nursrep13040120
This article discusses how the nurses in this facility were not fully compliant with the evidence-based guidelines set into place to improve CAUTI prevention. There was a 0% compliance rate of nurses adhering to the protocols as well which reflects the need for improved accountability measure to be implemented. This resource is great for nurses to look at because it provides real-world evidence of gaps in practice and discusses areas of improvement.
Rabi, R., Enaya, A., Jomaa, D. M., Mo’tasem Z. Dweekat, Raddad, S., Zain, T. S., & Abu-Gaber, D. (2024). Catheter-associated urinary tract infections in critical care: Understanding incidence, risk factors, and pathogenic causes in Palestine. PLoS One, 19(8). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309755
This article discusses the potential causes, risk factors, and complications of CAUTI with a focus on the role of prolonged catheterization, female gender, and corticosteroid use in increasing infection risk. This resource can help nurses better understand the importance of reducing CAUTI because by understanding the impact of the risk factors discussed, nurses can prioritize timely catheter removal and assessment.