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Survey of Patients' Knowledge and Opinions regarding the Use of Indwelling Urinary Catheters

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2015

Steven F. Greer ,
Ajay K. Sethi ,
Michelle T. Hecker ,
Brandy L. McKinney ,
Donald M. Dumford III  and
Curtis J. Donskey
Steven F. Greer
Affiliation:
Department of Infectious Diseases, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Ajay K. Sethi
Affiliation:
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Michelle T. Hecker
Affiliation:
Department of Infectious Diseases, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Brandy L. McKinney
Affiliation:
Department of Infectious Diseases, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Donald M. Dumford III
Affiliation:
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Curtis J. Donskey*
Affiliation:
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
*
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (1110 W), Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106 (curtisdl23@yahoo.com)
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Abstract

In a survey of patients with short-term indwelling urinary catheters, 47% were aware that catheters cause urinary tract infections, 89% believed that catheters were not overused, and 68% preferred catheter placement rather than use of a bedside commode, bedpan, or diaper. Patient education is needed regarding the risks of urinary catheters.

Type
Concise Communication
Information
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , Volume 32 , Issue 2 , February 2011 , pp. 174 - 176
Copyright
Copyright © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 2011

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