RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
Value of Infection Control Programs on Infection Associated with Urinary Tract Catheterization in Sohag University Hospital
About This Trial
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an infection control program implemented at Sohag University Hospital in reducing the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) among patients requiring urinary catheterization.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
Adult patients (≥ 18 years) who are catheterized during their hospitalization. Patients who provide willing to sign a consent form to participate in the study.
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
Patients with a known history of urinary tract infections prior to hospitalization.
Patients who have indwelling catheters for more than 14 days before the study. Patients with urinary tract anomalies or other conditions that may affect infection rates.
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Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
Adult patients (≥ 18 years) who are catheterized during their hospitalization. Patients who provide informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with a known history of urinary tract infections prior to hospitalization.
Patients who have indwelling catheters for more than 14 days before the study. Patients with urinary tract anomalies or other conditions that may affect infection rates.
Treatments Being Tested
PROCEDURE
urinary catheterization
urine samples for culture and sensitivity will be collected in patients having urinary tract infection and we will use sterile container 50cc for urine sampling culture on blood or macconkey medium for detection type of organism .
Locations (1)
Sohag University Hospitals
Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Egypt