Publications by authors named "M Llaurado-Serra"

Background: Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) recommend urinary catheter securement in critical patients although there is scant research on its effectiveness.

Aim: To analyse whether securement of an indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) reduces the risk of CAUTI and meatal pressure injury among intensive care unit (ICU) patients and assess medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) associated with the securement device.

Study Design: Open randomized controlled trial involving patients admitted to two ICUs in Spain.

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Objective: To explore the knowledge and beliefs of intensive care nurses about urinary catheter securement.

Method And Setting: A self-report survey tool comprising 19 questions (15 closed, 4 open-ended) was developed through consultation with a panel of experts and then disseminated electronically to nurse members of two societies for critical care medicine and nursing in Spain. Responses were analysed by calculating descriptive statistics and through qualitative analysis.

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Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate a blended pilot training course on Healthy Work Environments (HWEs) for critical care nurses as follows: 1) to explore the experience of trainees and trainers who took part in the training; and 2) to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the training program in its potential transferability to nursing practice in Intensive Care Units (ICUs).

Background: Despite the evidence supporting the association between HWEs and job satisfaction, nursing retention, and patient outcomes, nurses still have high rates of burnout, mental health problems and intent to leave. To address this challenge, a blended training was created and piloted with the aim to highlight the relevance and impact of HWEs, enhancing its transferability to daily practice.

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