Urinary tract infection associated with delayed bladder catheterization in the elderly population: nursing classifications

Abstract

This article sought to identify the most frequent nursing diagnoses using NANDA - I, to suggest results and nursing interventions, in addition to proposing protocols on prevention of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). This is a descriptive, qualitative and quantitative study, which data collection took place in 2014 and 2015, using secondary sources found in a hospital in the Southern Region of Bahia - Brazil. 155 inpatient elderly patients identified, 87 of whom were diagnosed with UTI associated with Indwelling Bladder Catheterization (IBC). Among the nursing diagnoses identified, the following stand out: Ineffective protection; Risk of infection and risk of injury in 100% of patients; Hyperthermia and Acute Pain in 90% of cases. Based on the diagnoses identified, interventions were planned, among which are: Infection Control, Fever Treatment and Pain Control. Knowledge about nursing classifications in the elderly population, with UTI associated with the use of IBC is essential for subsidiary assistance, as well as being based on actions based on scientific theoretical security, in addition to making an effective contribution to the valorization of scientific knowledge, sustainability. a theoretical-practical contribution and scope of the profession in care practice.