Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is the most common healthcare-
associated infection and cause of secondary bloodstream infections. Despite many …

Urinary tract infection attributed to the use of an indwelling urinary catheter is one of the most
common infections acquired by patients in health care facilities. As biofilm ultimately …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The …

Background Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common device-associated
infection in hospitals. Both technical factors—appropriate catheter use, aseptic insertion, and …

Background Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are costly, common and
often preventable by reducing unnecessary urinary catheter (UC) use. Methods To …

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common health care–associated infections
(HAIs), representing up to 40% of all HAIs. 1–3 Most health care–associated UTIs (70%) are …

Background In older patients, hospitalization is often associated with new or worsening
disability. This hospitalization-associated disability may be explained in part by the …

The Hawthorne Effect is a prevalent observer effect that causes behavioral changes among
participants of epidemiological studies or infection control interventions. The purpose of the …

Healthcare-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for up to 40% of infections in
hospitals and 23% of infections in the intensive care unit (ICU). 1–3 The vast majority of UTIs …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common healthcare‐associated
infections, and 70%‐80% are catheter‐associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). About …