The attributable cost of catheter-associated urinary tract infections in the United States: A systematic review

American Journal of Infection Control
Christopher S Hollenbeak, Amber L Schilling

Abstract

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common healthcare-acquired condition. The attributable cost of CAUTIs is frequently cited to be approximately $1,000. However, there is a paucity of recent literature that confirms this estimate. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature that estimates the attributable cost of CAUTIs in the United States. A systematic review was conducted using Pubmed. Studies conducted between the years 2000 and 2017, conducted at a facility within the United States, and that used novel patient-level cost data were included. Attributable cost estimates were adjusted for inflation to 2016 U.S. dollars using the medical care component of the Consumer Price Index. Only 4 articles met our inclusion criteria. Adjusted to 2016 U.S. dollars, the attributable costs of a CAUTI as reported in these studies were: $876 (inpatient cost to the hospital for additional diagnostic tests and medications); $1,764 (inpatient cost to Medicare for non-intensive care unit [ICU] patients); $7,670 (inpatient and outpatient costs to Medicare); $8,398 (inpatient cost to the hospital for pediatric patients); and $10,197 (inpatient cost to Medicare for ICU patients). Th...Continue Reading

Citations

Jun 9, 2018·International Journal of Molecular Sciences·Amoolya NarayananMary Anne Amalaradjou
Aug 2, 2019·Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN·Yvonne SchmuddeJill Chamberlain
Feb 13, 2020·The Journal of Nursing Administration·Laura CullenEmily Rod
Aug 11, 2020·Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·Jennifer A FronteraJoseph Weisstuch
Mar 7, 2020·Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology : the Official Journal of the Society of Hospital Epidemiologists of America·Kaitlin J WatsonMayar Al Mohajer
Feb 2, 2020·Critical Care Nurse·Megan D SnyderAllison Thompson
Oct 7, 2020·Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·Allison LuuBrad Spellberg
May 18, 2020·HPB : the Official Journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association·Sephalie PatelDaniel A Anaya
Dec 20, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Ana López-de-AndrésRodrigo Jiménez-García
Feb 13, 2020·Infection, Disease & Health·Gillian Ray-BarruelBrett Mitchell
May 21, 2021·International Journal of Surgery Protocols·UNKNOWN Irish Surgical Research CollaborativeDes C Winter
Sep 8, 2021·Journal of Trauma Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses·Shridevi SinghTayo Akadiri

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.