Bruna Raquel Fonseca

Ms. Bruna Raquel Fonseca

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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7 December 2024 in Nursing Reports
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BFBruna Raquel Fonseca
Bruna Raquel Fonseca
MSMaura Filipa Silva
Maura Filipa Silva
Rogério Manuel Ferrinho FerreiraRogério Manuel Ferrinho Ferreira
Rogério Manuel Ferrinho Ferreira
SSSofia de Sá
Sofia de Sá
Teresa Dionísio MestreTeresa Dionísio Mestre
Teresa Dionísio Mestre
MCMarta Sofia Inácio Catarino
Marta Sofia Inácio Catarino
(1) Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms, and they are the second most common hospital-acquired infections, with catheter-associated UTIs (CAUTIs) accounting for about 40% of these nosocomial infections. This review aims to identify the impact of technology on preventing infections in patients with urinary catheters; (2) Methods: The search was conducted in April 2024 through the EBSCOhost platform, with access to the American Search Complete, CINHAL Ultimate, Medline databases, and through the Scopus database; (3) Results: In total were included eight articles in this review. Technology interventions can significantly reduce the incidence of CAUTIs, decrease the duration of catheter use, improve diagnosis, and enhance patient safety; (4) Conclusions: Technological advancements show significant benefits in reducing infection rates and improving patient outcomes, like shorter hospital stays and comfort. Multidisciplinary approaches and educational strategies are essential to maximize these benefits.