Indwelling urinary catheter: Removal of indwelling urinary catheter
Study summary
Investigation of 1. The incidence of symptomatic bacteriuria during four weeks after removal of an IUC in inpatients at a rehabilitation clinic for patients ≥ 65 years compared with the incidence of symptomatic bacteriuria among inpatients not treated with an IUC and 2. For how long does ABU persist in inpatients at a rehabilitation clinic for patients
≥ 65 years during a follow-up time of four weeks after IUC-removal?
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
65 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Admission to a rehabilitation clinic for patients ≥ 65 years in Stockholm County, Sweden
* Ability to understand oral and written instructions in Swedish
* Ability to produce a voided urine-sample
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe cognitive failure and/or disability to understand oral and written instructions in Swedish according to the healthcare-personnel's judgment at the ward
* End-of-life care
* Physical disability to produce voided urine-samples
* Ongoing antimicrobial treatment for symptomatic bacteriuria
Primary outcome measure(s)
Symptomatic bacteriuria (urinary tract infection) — Four weeks Clinical diagnosis of urinary tract infection by a physician
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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