Abstract: Urinary catheterization is one of the most common procedures performed in hospitals especially in intensive care units. The urinary catheter is considered as a single biggest risk factor for acquired urinary tract infections (UTIs), and more than 80% of all acquired UTIs are attributable to catheter use..Thus the present Study was planned to assess the nurses compliance towards catheter care bundle to prevent CAUTI among Patients Admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital, Bathinda (Punjab) Objectives 1. To assess the nurses compliance towards catheter care bundle regarding prevention of CAUTI among patients.2.To find out the association between nurses compliance towards catheter care bundle for prevention of CAUTI among patients with their socio demographic variables. Descriptive survey design was used.....
Key Words: CAUTI, Catheter, Compliance, CCB, Nurses
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