Date of Paper/Work
5-2012
Type of Paper/Work
Scholarly project
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Nursing
Department
Nursing
Advisor
Gay Varecka
Abstract
Description of asymptomatic bacteriuria prevalence and clinical significance, both at the individual and population level followed by a literature review of the evidence of asymptomatic bacteriuria’s impact on clinical outcomes in the elderly. The literature review results reveal that asymptomatic is a common and benign condition in the elderly and the results support current published guidelines, developed by IDSA and URA, stating that asymptomatic bacteriuria should not be screened for or treated with antibiotics in the elderly. A brief discussion of the factors contributing to provider non-adherence to guidelines and strategies to improve antimicrobial stewardship is included.
Recommended Citation
Vukmanich, Cheryl. (2012). An Evidence-Based Approach to Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in the Elderly. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/ma_nursing/37