title: Evaluation of a Nurse-Driven Protocol to Remove Urinary Catheters: Nurses' Perceptions.
abstract: This article describes nurses' perceptions of the effect of a nurse-driven protocol in a Magnet-designated hospital. Post-protocol implementation data indicate improved job ease and positive patient feedback following protocol implementation. Younger or less-experienced nurses were likely to use the protocol.
authors.forename: Kristi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Olson-Sitki
authors.forename: Geri
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kirkbride
authors.forename: Gordon
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Forbes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D020878:Device Removal / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D062885:Urinary Catheters; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000517:prevention & control