The management of urinary tract infections in older patients within an urgent care out of hours setting
Journal article
Authors | Dexter, Justine and Mortimore, Gerri |
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Abstract | This article critically analyses the prevalence, assessment and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients over the age of 65, in an urgent care out-of-hours service in order to enhance care. It is undertaken from the perspective of working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP). A synopsis of UTI is presented, examining the epidemiology and aetiology. The process of assessment, diagnosis and management of UTI in older people is appraised based on current evidence. Difficulties associated with the recognition of UTI in elderly are evaluated. Finally, recommendations are made for the improvement of future practice as an ANP. |
Keywords | urinary tract infection; older patient care; urgent care; out of hours |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | British Journal of Nursing |
Publisher | MAG |
ISSN | 0966-0461 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2021.30.6.334 |
Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10545/625685 |
hdl:10545/625685 | |
Publication dates | 26 Mar 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 07 Apr 2021, 11:37 |
Accepted | 09 Mar 2021 |
Contributors | University of Derby |
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File | File Access Level Open |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/936zv/the-management-of-urinary-tract-infections-in-older-patients-within-an-urgent-care-out-of-hours-setting
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