Provider perspectives on the use of indwelling urinary catheters in older adults in emergency department settings: Developing a novel clinical protocol

摘要

Background: Indwelling urinary catheters (IUCs) are commonly placed in older adult (aged >= 65 years) patients in emergency department (ED) settings, often for inappropriate indications. The aim of our qualitative study was to explore ED provider knowledge, attitudes, and practice patterns surrounding use of IUCs in older adult patients in the ED setting, to better guide development of a clinical protocol.