ReDUCe Study V1.0, 01.10.13
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Developing a theory-based intervention to reduce the duration of urinary catheterisation and associated urinary tract infections in primary and secondary care settings. Short title: Reducing the Duration of Urinary Catheterisation Acronym: ReDUCe study
IRAS ID
132244
Contact name
Andrew Johnston
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Research summary
Combating catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is a priority in the world-wide drive to reduce hospital acquired infections. Minimising duration of catheterisation is an effective method of reducing CAUTI but implementation of early catheter removal requires a change in standard practice. This study will identify factors that delay or encourage catheter removal from both a patient and healthcare professional (HCP) behavioural perspective using qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with patients and healthcare professionals and quantitative analysis of questionnaire responses. The project design aligns with the MRC framework for the development of complex interventions. The findings will inform development and piloting of a behaviour change intervention, for patients and/or healthcare professionals aiming to reduce catheter duration and lessen the risk of CAUTI in both community and hospital settings.
REC name
West Midlands - Solihull Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
13/WM/0460
Date of REC Opinion
11 Nov 2013
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion