ABSTRACT
This thematic review was part of a bigger literature review into the effects of short-term urinary catheters on patients who are discharged home from an acute hospital. This integrated review examined the risks associated with short-term urinary catheters. The MEDLINE, British Nursing Index and CINAHL databases were searched for studies published between 2013 and 2018 that researched the effects of short-term urinary catheters on patients. Twelve research studies were included, which showed the presence of short-term indwelling urinary catheters increased the risk of infection, length of hospital stay and mortality rates. Short-term urinary catheters should be strictly monitored and removed as soon as they are not required.
Subject(s)
Urinary Catheters , Urinary Tract Infections , Catheters, Indwelling/adverse effects , Humans , Risk Assessment , Urinary Catheterization/adverse effects , Urinary Catheters/adverse effects , Urinary Tract Infections/etiology , Urinary Tract Infections/prevention & controlABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: This thematic review was part of a bigger literature review into the effects of short-term urinary catheters on patients who are discharged home from an acute hospital. AIMS: This integrated review examined the risks associated with short-term urinary catheters. METHODS: The MEDLINE, British Nursing Index and CINAHL databases were searched for studies published between 2013 and 2018 that researched the effects of short-term urinary catheters on patients. FINDINGS: Twelve research studies were included, which showed the presence of short-term indwelling urinary catheters increased the risk of infection, length of hospital stay and mortality rates. CONCLUSION: Short-term urinary catheters should be strictly monitored and removed as soon as they are not required.
