Abstract
Patient interviews using the Health Belief Model framework identified thematic patient perceptions of indwelling urinary catheters and catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Generally, patients perceived catheters as convenient and were unaware of catheter alternatives and risks for infection. Better patient education is needed to reduce urinary catheter use and infections. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016;37:1098-1100.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Catheter-Related Infections / etiology
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Catheter-Related Infections / prevention & control*
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Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
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Female
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
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Humans
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Inpatients
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Urinary Catheterization / adverse effects*
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Urinary Catheterization / methods
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Urinary Catheters / adverse effects*
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Urinary Catheters / microbiology
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Urinary Tract Infections / etiology
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Urinary Tract Infections / prevention & control*
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Wisconsin