Clinical outcomes of female external urine wicking devices as alternatives to indwelling catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Nicholas PryorJiCi WangJordan YoungWhitney Townsend Jessica Ameling James Henderson Jennifer Meddings

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2024)

Overall, FEUWDs nonsignificantly reduced indwelling CAUTI rates, though reductions were significant among studies describing FEUWD implementation protocols. We recommend developing standard definitions for consistent reporting of non-indwelling CAUTI complications such as FEUWD-associated UTIs, skin injuries, and mobility-related complications.

Keyphrases

urinary tract infection
risk factors
primary care
healthcare
adverse drug
quality improvement
emergency department
case control