부산대학교 도서관

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections, with a significant portion attributed to urinary catheters. Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) helps mitigate the risks associated with indwelling catheter use, such as additional antibiotic use, extended hospital stays, in-hospital comorbidities, and mortality. Current local and international guidelines for bundle care of CAUTIs emphasize employing aseptic techniques during catheter insertion and maintaining a closed system during routine care to prevent bacterial entry into the urine drainage system. However, considerable uncertainty persists in clinical guidelines regarding the solutions or sterilization methods used for cleaning and disinfecting steps. This study aimed to explore the epidemiological data on catheter-associated urinary tract infections, potential routes of microbial invasion, key tasks in bundle care, and the current evidence for the use of disinfectants in various steps of bundle care.