Survey of patients' knowledge and opinions regarding the use of indwelling urinary catheters

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2011 Feb;32(2):174-6. doi: 10.1086/657935.

Abstract

In a survey of patients with short-term indwelling urinary catheters, 47% were aware that catheters cause urinary tract infections, 89% believed that catheters were not overused, and 68% preferred catheter placement rather than use of a bedside commode, bedpan, or diaper. Patient education is needed regarding the risks of urinary catheters.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
  • Catheters, Indwelling / statistics & numerical data
  • Cross Infection / etiology
  • Cross Infection / psychology*
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Urinary Tract Infections / etiology