title: Translating an evidence-based algorithm to decrease early post-operative urinary retention after urogynecologic surgery.
abstract: The implementation of an evidence-based algorithm along with comprehensive nursing education supports effective clinical decision-making in the prevention of post-operative urinary retention and bladder distention for women who have undergone urogynecologic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Wellspan Health/York Hospital, York, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Barbara L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Buchko
authors.forename: Leslie E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: Theodore D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Bell
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*