Improving safety for surgical patients by enhancing urinary catheter practices
Improving the Safety of Surgical Patients by Addressing Urinary Catheter Use, Urinary Retention, and Catheter Injury
This study is all about making surgery safer for patients by finding better ways to use urinary catheters, so they can avoid unnecessary complications and feel better after their procedures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10813004 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of surgical patients by addressing the use of urinary catheters during and after surgery. It involves a collaboration of experts from various medical fields who will develop and test new methods to reduce unnecessary catheter use and complications associated with them. The project will include gathering data through focus groups and site visits, as well as creating educational tools for healthcare providers to improve their skills and knowledge regarding catheter use. By implementing these interventions, the goal is to improve patient outcomes and reduce the risks of urinary retention and catheter-related injuries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults undergoing common surgical procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colorectal surgery, and hernia repairs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgical procedures or those who do not require urinary catheters may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer surgical experiences and better recovery outcomes for patients by minimizing catheter-related complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving catheter management practices can significantly reduce complications, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meddings, Jennifer Ann — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Meddings, Jennifer Ann
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.