title: Reducing the risks associated with urinary catheters.
abstract: The NHS strives to create and promote a safe environment for patient care in which risks are minimised. Urinary catheterisation is a common healthcare procedure but it is an invasive intervention that carries the risk of infection. Evidence-based guidelines have been developed to minimise the risks associated with these devices and to allow healthcare professionals to implement best practice at all times. This article looks at evidence-based guidance and technological innovations aimed at reducing infection risks and improving patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster. madeo226@googlemail.com
authors.forename: Maurice
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Madeo
authors.forename: Alison J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Roodhouse
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control