The urinary catheter is one of the most common invasive devices used in health care. From
12% to 16% of acute-care inpatients have an indwelling urethral catheter inserted at some …

Diagnostic stewardship means ordering the right tests for the right patient at the right time to
inform optimal clinical care. Diagnostic stewardship is an integral part of antibiotic …

Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is a common finding in many populations, including healthy
women and persons with underlying urologic abnormalities. The 2005 guideline from the …

There is a high incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) in patients with neurogenic lower
urinary tract function. This results in significant morbidity and health care utilization. Multiple …

Women with uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms are commonly treated with
empirical antibiotics, resulting in overuse of antibiotics, which promotes antimicrobial …

PURPOSE: There is no consensus on the appropriate urological followup of individuals after
spinal cord injury but it is well known that they are at risk for renal deterioration, bladder …

A risk factor model for urinary tract infections in patients with adult neurogenic lower urinary
tract dysfunction performing clean intermittent catheterisation was developed; it consists of …

Study Design: Spinal cord injury (SCI) patients are an increasing population due to recent
military conflicts. SCI patients are at an increased risk of infection, but the epidemiology …

Objectives: To develop an International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Basic Data Set presenting a standardized format for the collection and reporting of a minimal …

Background Intermittent catheterisation is the method of choice for the management of
bladder dysfunctions. Different urinary catheters are available, but there is conflicting …