Journal article

IDC-IMPROVE: protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility trial of a care bundle to improve indwelling catheter care (IDC) in residential aged care homes in Australia

J OSTASZKIEWICZ, AS GILBERT, C TAY, E WATT, D BARRY, W TAYLOR, J CECIL, R COCKERELL, H CROWE, L LAU, M MURRAY, S NAKREM, C PATERSON, M PETERS, A SAHAY, A SWEENEY, J THOMPSON, J WESTAWAY, W BOWER, J CHRISTINA Show all

Pilot and Feasibility Studies | Published : 2025

DOI: 10.1186/s40814-025-01700-x

Abstract

Background: Indwelling urinary catheters (IDCs) are used by approximately 8% of Australian aged care residents. IDC use is often warranted but entails numerous risks, particularly if used longterm. Risks include catheter-associated urinary tract infections, catheter blockage, catheter leakage, bladder spasm, pain, urethral trauma and haematuria, and increased risk of hospitalisation. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety identified poor quality, unsafe practices related to IDCs in aged care homes. Enhancing the knowledge, confidence, and skills of aged care staff to deliver catheter care for residents with IDCs is fundamentally important. The IDC-IMPROVE project is supportin..

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Keywords

Clinical Research
8.1 Organisation and Delivery of Services
Clinical Trials and Supportive Activities
42 Health Sciences
4203 Health Services and Systems
Urologic Diseases