Implementing a clinical practice guideline to manage postpartum urinary retention.

J Nurs Care Qual

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland (Dr Stanley); and Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston (Dr Conner).

Published: March 2016

AI Article Synopsis

  • Postpartum urinary retention is a frequent issue in obstetric units, prompting the introduction of a Clinical Practice Guideline aimed at standardizing care.
  • The guideline was designed to reduce instances of postpartum urinary retention, decrease the need for urinary catheterizations, and raise awareness about this condition among healthcare providers.
  • Successful implementation resulted in achieving all four goals, notably lowering the rate of urinary retention in the unit.

Article Abstract

Postpartum urinary retention is a common condition in obstetric units. A Clinical Practice Guideline was implemented in a high-risk obstetrical unit to decrease variance of clinical practice, rate of postpartum urinary retention, and number of urinary catheterizations and increase awareness of this common condition. Guideline implementation met the 4 aims, including a decreased rate of urinary retention.

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