Implementation of an external female urinary catheter strategy on prevention of skin breakdown in acute care: A quality improvement study.

Carla M BaxterCarol L MatthewsCecilia ZamarripaJessica R JohnstonRobin LaneAshley ChungKatie PalladinoPaula L KipRachel L ZapfSuzanne WagesterGraham M Snyder

Published in: Journal of clinical nursing (2024)

Hospitalized UI female patients were screened for external catheter device eligibility by the bedside nurse. The quality improvement review committee waved consent because the intervention was considered standard care.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
acute care
end stage renal disease
healthcare
primary care
randomized controlled trial
ejection fraction
patient safety
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
palliative care
prognostic factors
ultrasound guided
patient reported outcomes
soft tissue