Indications for catheter use
| Pre-intervention | Post-intervention | Δ* | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N=74 | N=75 | |||
| Appropriate indications, n (%): | 66 (89.2) | 71 (94.7) | +5 | 0.22 |
| Monitoring of urine output in critically ill patients | 44 (59.5) | 47 (62.7) | +3 | – |
| Urinary retention | 18 (24.3) | 18 (24.0) | 0 | – |
| Urinary tract haemorrhage | 1 (1.4) | 0 (0.0) | −1 | – |
| Comfort care for terminally ill patients | 0 (0.0) | 4 (5.3) | +4 | – |
| Patients' immobility | 3 (4.1) | 3 (4.0) | 0 | – |
| Inappropriate indications, n (%): | 8 (10.8) | 4 (5.3) | −4 | 0.22 |
| Incontinence | 4 (5.4) | 1 (1.3) | −3 | – |
| Measuring output when patients are able to urinate themselves | 2 (2.7) | 0 (0.0) | −2 | – |
| 24 h urine | 1 (1.4) | 1 (1.3) | 0 | – |
| Unknown indication | 1 (1.4) | 1 (1.3) | 0 | – |
*Difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention.