Exploring factors associated with nurses' adoption of an evidence-based practice to reduce duration of catheterization

J Nurs Care Qual. 2013 Oct-Dec;28(4):319-26. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0b013e3182852ce7.

Abstract

Hospitalized adult patients are at increased risk for adverse outcomes, particularly when undergoing invasive procedures that include indwelling urinary catheterization. This study identified factors associated with nurses' adoption of an evidence-based practice to reduce the duration of catheterization and potential for catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitalized adults.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cross Infection / nursing*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control*
  • Evidence-Based Nursing*
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital
  • Patient Safety / standards*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Prospective Studies
  • South Carolina
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Time Factors
  • Urinary Catheterization / nursing*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / nursing*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / prevention & control*