A study in Denmark found that a tailored intervention to improve knowledge about urinary tract infections and clinical communication skills among nursing home staff can result in better UTI outcomes.

Urinary tract infections are the most common infection in nursing homes, but UTI prevention tactics are not standardized across facilities, a survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. nursing homes found.

Using a “bundled” intervention approach has shown success in combating urinary tract infections in nursing homes, according to a recently published research review. Researchers with the University of ...

A stewardship initiative improved guideline-adherent UTI management and reduced unnecessary treatment for AUPs.