Nursing Staff's Role in Identifying UTIs in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Author Information
Author(s): Kimberly Delgado, Donna Roberson
Primary Institution: East Carolina University College of Nursing
Hypothesis
What are the experiences of SNF nursing staff in identifying urinary tract infections in residents?
Conclusion
SNF nursing staff play a crucial role in identifying UTIs due to their close interactions with residents.
Supporting Evidence
- SNF residents are at increased risk of adverse reactions due to inappropriate antibiotic use.
- The study identified three themes related to UTI identification by nursing staff.
- Nursing staff spend more time with residents than healthcare providers.
Takeaway
Nursing staff in nursing homes are really important for spotting when someone might have a urinary infection because they spend a lot of time with the residents.
Methodology
Qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews with nursing staff.
Limitations
Barriers to research recruitment highlight the need for better education among SNF leadership.
Participant Demographics
Nursing staff from Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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