There are approximately 71,000 urinary tract infections (UTIs) occurring in Australian hospitals each year, the majority being catheter-associated (CAUTIs). CAUTIs have been associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and higher hospital costs for patients and health systems through increased length of stay in hospital. CAUTIs are associated with a higher risk of antimicrobial resistance, making the treatment of patients difficult and compounding the effects of resistance when treatment is provided. In this multi-centre, double blind, RCT, we aim to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of cleaning the urethral meatal area with antiseptic prior to urinary catheter insertion for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
Key insights:
The study is due commence in three Australian hospitals in 2025.
Impact and outcomes:
We aim to reduce the incidence of CAUTIs.
Researchers:
We have a long list of researchers for this complex study. Please see the CATION study website for full details (link below).
Avondale researchers include:
Prof Brett Mitchell, Avondale University, Central Coast LHD
Dr Kate Browne, Lecturer, Avondale UniversityÂ
Georgia Matterson, Research Assistant, Avondale UniversityÂ
Partners/Collaborators:
This study has a consumer advisory group and a range of health and academic partners. Please see the study website for more details.
Research outputs:
The main results of the study will likely be published in 2026 or 2027.
Funder(s) and amount:
National Health and Medical Research Council.
Fields of Research Codes:
4203 Health services and systems
4206 Public Health
420605 Preventive Health Care
Status:
Current
More information:
https://utipreventionstudy.com/ (you can subscribe for updates via this website).
Sustainable Development Goals:
