Effectiveness of reminder system in decreasing catheter-associated urinary tract infections: A Meta-analysis

VernacularTitle:拔管提示系统对降低导尿管相关尿路感染效果的Meta分析
Author: Yue ZHANG ; Ling XIA ; Yan CHEN ; Wenjun GAO ; Dacai XU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Extubation; Reminder system; Catheter-associated urinary tract infections; Systematic review; Meta-analysis
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(10):40-44
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To objectively evaluate the effectiveness of reminder system in reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections.Methods Databases were electronically searched to collect the trials.According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,the literatures were screened,the data were extracted and the methodological quality of the included studies was assessed.Then Meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.0 software.Results A total of 10 literatures involving 5 662 participants were included.The results of Meta-analysis showed that the reminder system group was superior to the control group in decreasing the incidence rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infections,shortening the days of indwelling catheter,and there were statistical differences.Conclusions Reminder system can shorten the days of indwelling catheter,decrease catheter-associated urinary tract infections,