Evaluating Nine-Year Sustainability After Implementing Evidence-Based Practices to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections and Overfilling of the Bladder in Patients With Hip Fracture

This study focuses on evaluating the long-term sustainability of a urinary catheter care bundle designed to prevent urinary tract infections and bladder distension in patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures. The intervention, which included two key innovations-a urinary catheter certificate and a nurse-driven urinary catheter protocol, was implemented between 2015 and 2020 and successfully reduced urinary tract infections and bladder distension, previously published. However, due to the pandemic, the initiative was paused and had to be reintroduced in 2022. Now, the study aims to assess the effectiveness of these preventive measures 9 years after their initial implementation. The research will analyze changes in the incidence of urinary tract infections, bladder distension, catheterisation methods, and documentation practices in patients aged 65 and older. The findings will help inform healthcare policies and may have broader implications for preventing adverse events in other surgical patient groups