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The nurse's role in prevention of urinary tract infections
LIPAVSKÁ, Ivana
Abstract This bachelor thesis addresses the role of a nurse in preventing urinary tract infections in both healthy individuals and those at risk of developing urinary tract infections in everyday life as well as during hospitalization in a healthcare facility. The bachelor thesis is divided into two parts: theoretical and practical. The aim of this thesis was to explore the role of nurses in UTI prevention. The practical part was conducted using a qualitative research method, in the form of semi-structured interviews and observation of selected procedures. The research sample consisted of nurses working in surgical departments, specifically in urology and surgery units. Theoretical saturation was achieved after conducting 13 interviews and 4 observations. The research was conducted in April 2024. The contribution to nursing practice lies in summarizing the facts and collected data, which could serve as inspiration for nurses in their everyday practice. Furthermore, the thesis could serve as study material for students in healthcare fields. The results of the research indicate that nurses do not underestimate prevention and actively engage in UTI prevention in their daily practice. From the results of the surveyed nurses, it is evident that they possess theoretical knowledge about UTIs, their symptoms, and likely causes. They are familiar with UTI prevention issues and adhere to its utilization in both healthy individuals and selected at-risk groups commonly found in healthcare facilities. In the realm of healthcare-associated UTIs, nurses work to prevent them. They are aware of aseptic and antiseptic procedures, hygiene care, and barrier care necessary for preventing the transmission of infectious diseases. Additionally, they emphasize hand hygiene and disinfection among staff and the use of protective equipment to protect themselves, staff, and patients.
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Problems of healthcare-associated infection in selected nursing activities
KRAUSE, Martin
The diploma thesis deals with problems of healthcare-associated infection in selected nursing activities. The thesis is a theoretical one; it has been processed by means of review and synthesis. In this thesis, four objectives were set, namely to create a comprehensive overview of the problems of healthcare-associated infection in selected nursing activities. Other objectives were to map and analyze clinically relevant sites of transmission and possibilities of prevention of healthcare-associated infection in selected nursing activities and to propose recommendations for the prevention of these infections. The thesis is divided into several chapters that deal with the characteristics of healthcare-associated infection, focusing on the causative agents, formation, spreading and prevention. It also deals with particular nursing activities. The first chosen activity was the care of medical devices intended for repeated use, with a particular focus on the implementation of their disinfection. Secondly, hand sanitation as a basic factor affecting the transmission of healthcare-associated infection activity was selected. This chapter deals primarily with the hygienic hand disinfection, its indications, methods and implementation of disinfection products. It also deals with strategies for improving hand hygiene and glove use in providing nursing care. As the third nursing activity, aseptic techniques, which are an essential part in providing nursing care, were chosen. The thesis describes three specific clinical nursing procedures: aseptic collection of venous blood from a peripheral vein, preparation and administration of a drug into an existing peripheral venous catheter, and uncomplicated (aseptic) wounds dressing. Processing of the thesis was based on a range of relevant sources from the Czech Republic but also from abroad. It also contains various recommendations of national and international institutions. The thesis can serve as a basis for more effective prevention of healthcare-associated infection in certain areas.
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