Chlorhexidine to Prevent Catheter-related Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Infections
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Urinary Tract Infections focused on measuring chlorhexidine, catheter-related urinary tract infection, disinfection, bundle care, Foley catheter, urinary catheter
Eligibility Criteria
This is a cluster-randomized clinical trial. The enrollment is for healthcare units (wards, ICUs) in the participated hospitals rather than individuals. Patients who were admitted in the included unit with be enrolled in our study automatically. Inclusion Criteria (for units): Adult acute care wards or intensive care units, which primarily care for adult patients aged above 18 years. Currently not using chlorhexidine as disinfectants for Foley catheter insertion or routine care. Had patients who required Foley catheter insertion during the last 12 months prior to inclusion. Willing to implant measures to improve the rate of CAUTI, and to participate and follow the study protocol in our study. Exclusion Criteria (for units): Units currently using chlorhexidine as disinfectants for Foley catheter insertion or routine care. Wards or intensive care units with patients aged below 18 years of age in their routine practice.
Sites / Locations
- National Taiwan University HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Long CHG Intervention
Mid-length CHG Intervention
Short CHG Intervention
2 months of iodine protocol, followed by 4 months of CHG protocol, followed by 6 months of CHG plus protocol.
4 months of iodine protocol, followed by 4 months of CHG protocol, followed by 4 months of CHG plus protocol.
6 months of iodine protocol, followed by 4 months of CHG protocol, followed by 2 months of CHG plus protocol.