Do prophylactic catheter washouts reduce catheter associated urinary tract infections and catheter blockage compared to standard care in adults living with long-term catheters?
PCWs may have more benefits and less harms than previously thought and could improve patients' QoL. Tailoring washout solutions to patients' needs may be beneficial. International RCTs abiding by SPIRIT and CONSORT guidelines are recommended, as most outcomes were of low certainty.
Authors
- Muhammad Imran Omar
- Yuhong Yuan
- Mohamed Abdel-Fattah
- E-Shuen Wong
- Catriona Young
Institutions
- Western University (CA)
- University of Aberdeen (GB)
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GB)
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GB)
- Aberdeen Maternity Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Canadian Urological Association Journal
- Published
- 2026-03-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.9433
- Primary Topic
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00