Table 2

Summary of CAUTI and urinary catheter (UC) outcomes reported for studies with reminder or stop-order interventions, evaluated as potential studies to include in meta-analyses

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  • A grey-shaded table cell indicates that the outcome was not reported in the study.

  • *Intervention key (note: interventions described in more detail in online supplementary appendix table).

  • †Difference of p<0.05 reported between comparison group (before intervention or control) → postintervention group.

  • ‡Not applicable, as only catheterised patients were included for these studies (so 100% catheterised).

  • §Reporting first published postintervention result, for this study that reported serial postintervention results.

  • P=Intervention to avoid unnecessary catheter Placement (eg, restricted indications of use, bladder scanner protocols, etc).

  • R=Reminder intervention that UC is still present, could be directed at either physician or nurse.

  • S=Stop order intervention, prompting/requiring removal of the UC based on time or clinical criteria.

  • E=Education regarding UC placement or maintenance.

  • B=Bladder bundle of interventions (which included UC placement, maintenance care standardisation).

  • A=Antimicrobial UCs.

  • O=Other CAUTI or catheter-related interventions, detailed in online supplementary appendix table.

  • CAUTI, catheter-associated urinary tract infection; CCU, coronary care units; ICU, intensive care units; UTI, urinary tract infection.