(219) Interventions to reduce CAUTIs in primary care settings: A systematic review

Introduction: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is the most common adverse event from urinary catheter use, leading to various clinical complications. Despite being largely preventable, CAUTI significantly impacts patient outcomes, extends hospital stays, and increases morbidity and mortality rates [1]. In the United States (USA), the estimated annual additional costs for treating CAUTI amount to approximately $36 billion [2]. This systematic review aimed to identify interventions specifically designed to reduce CAUTIs within primary care settings and evaluate their effectiveness.