Abstract
Despite published catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention guidelines, inappropriate catheter use is common. We surveyed housestaff about their knowledge of catheter-associated urinary tract infections at a teaching hospital and found most are aware of prevention guidelines; however, their application to clinical scenarios and catheter practices fall short of national goals.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Boston
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Catheter-Related Infections / prevention & control*
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Cross Infection / prevention & control*
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Hospitals, Teaching
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Humans
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Internship and Residency*
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Professional Competence*
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Risk Factors
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Urinary Catheters / adverse effects*
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Urinary Tract Infections / prevention & control*