A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of antiseptics for meatal cleaning in the prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections
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Fasugba, O., Koerner, J., Mitchell, B. G. and Gardner, A.. (2017). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of antiseptics for meatal cleaning in the prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections. Journal of Hospital Infection. 95(3), pp. 233-242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2016.10.025
Authors | Fasugba, O., Koerner, J., Mitchell, B. G. and Gardner, A. |
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Abstract | Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections. Antiseptic cleaning of the meatal area before and during catheter use may reduce the risk of CAUTIs. Aim: To undertake a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of studies investigating the effectiveness of antiseptic cleaning before urinary catheter insertion and during catheter use for prevention of CAUTIs. Methods: Electronic databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated and compared across intervention and control groups using DerSimonian–Laird random-effects model. Subgroup analyses were performed. Heterogeneity was estimated using the I2 statistic. Findings: In total, 2665 potential papers were identified; of these, 14 studies were eligible for inclusion. There was no difference in the incidence of CAUTIs when comparing antiseptic and non-antiseptic agents (pooled OR 0.90, 95% CI 0.73–1.10; P=0.31), or when comparing different agents: povidone-iodine vs routine care; povidone-iodine vs soap and water; chlorhexidine vs water; povidone-iodine vs saline; povidone-iodine vs water; and green soap and water vs routine care (P > 0.05 for all). Comparison of an antibacterial agent with routine care indicated near significance (P=0.06). There was no evidence of heterogeneity (I2=0%; P > 0.05). Subgroup analyses showed no difference in the incidence of CAUTIs in terms of country, setting, risk of bias, sex and frequency of administration. Conclusions: There were no differences in CAUTI rates, although methodological issues hamper generalizability of this finding. Antibacterial agents may prove to be significant in a well-conducted study. The present results provide good evidence to inform infection control guidelines in catheter management. |
Keywords | antiseptic; meatal cleaning; urinary catheter; urinary tract infection; systematic review; meta-analysis |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | Journal of Hospital Infection |
Journal citation | 95 (3), pp. 233-242 |
Publisher | Elsevier - WB Saunders |
ISSN | 0195-6701 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2016.10.025 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85008217218 |
Open access | Published as green open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 233-242 |
Research Group | School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine |
Author's accepted manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
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