Urinary Tract Infection among Women in Nursing Homes: Prevention and Nursing Interventions: a systematic review
Van, Trieu (2022)
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022120827437
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022120827437
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is identified as one of the most common types of infection worldwide. The incidence of UTI in nursing home context is increasing, so as the prevalence among older women. This thesis aims at enhancing knowledge of the nurse’s role in interventions and prevention of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) among elderly women in nursing homes by answering two research question: 1) What can nurses do to prevent occurrence of UTI in elderly women? and 2) What is the nurse’s role in management of UTI among elderly women?
A systematic review was chosen as the methodology of this research paper. 10 scientific peer-reviewed articles were selected with the help of inclusion and exclusion criteria proposed in PRISMA chart. Data were synthesized, coded, and categorized into themes to identify meaningful information.
As a result, the main findings were categorized into three groups: clinical management, risk management, and educational intervention. Better knowledge of assessment and diagnose plays a substantial role in reducing the rate of infection, improving antibiotic stewardship, and avoiding unnecessary hospitalization, Moreover, management of risk factors, such as catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) and multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria remain inconsistent and require a more thorough evaluation of related factors. Besides, research findings also emphasize the need for continuous education and training programs for both clients and nursing staff with sufficient scientific information. This thesis unveils the possibilities for future research focusing on a more gender oriented approach in the implementation of nursing interventions for UTI.
A systematic review was chosen as the methodology of this research paper. 10 scientific peer-reviewed articles were selected with the help of inclusion and exclusion criteria proposed in PRISMA chart. Data were synthesized, coded, and categorized into themes to identify meaningful information.
As a result, the main findings were categorized into three groups: clinical management, risk management, and educational intervention. Better knowledge of assessment and diagnose plays a substantial role in reducing the rate of infection, improving antibiotic stewardship, and avoiding unnecessary hospitalization, Moreover, management of risk factors, such as catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) and multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria remain inconsistent and require a more thorough evaluation of related factors. Besides, research findings also emphasize the need for continuous education and training programs for both clients and nursing staff with sufficient scientific information. This thesis unveils the possibilities for future research focusing on a more gender oriented approach in the implementation of nursing interventions for UTI.