Open AccessDiagnosis, prevention and control of urinary tract infections: a survey of routine practices in Belgian nursing homes
Author(s) -
Katrien Latour,
Jan De Lepeleire,
Béatrice Jans,
Frank Buntinx,
Boudewijn Catry
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of infection prevention
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.43
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1757-1774
pISSN - 1757-1782
DOI - 10.1177/1757177420921914
Subject(s) - medicine , urinary system , nursing , infection control , nursing homes , family medicine , intensive care medicine
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most frequently reported infections in older adults and the most common reason for antimicrobial prescribing in nursing homes (NHs). In this vulnerable population, both a good diagnosis and prevention of these infections are crucial as overuse of antibiotics can lead to a variety of negative consequences including the development of multidrug-resistant organisms.