Bacteriuria and Indwelling Urinary Catheter.

The Risk of Symptomatic Bacteriuria and Persistence of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria After Removal of an Indwelling Urinary Catheter- a Prospective Observational Study Among Elderly Inpatients.

Investigation of 1. The incidence of symptomatic bacteriuria during four weeks after removal of an IUC in inpatients at a rehabilitation clinic for patients ≥ 65 years compared with the incidence of symptomatic bacteriuria among inpatients not treated with an IUC and 2. For how long does ABU persist in inpatients at a rehabilitation clinic for patients

≥ 65 years during a follow-up time of four weeks after IUC-removal?

Inclusion Criteria:

• Admission to a rehabilitation clinic for patients ≥ 65 years in Stockholm County, Sweden
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions in Swedish
• Ability to produce a voided urine-sample

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe cognitive failure and/or disability to understand oral and written instructions in Swedish according to the healthcare-personnel's judgment at the ward
• End-of-life care
• Physical disability to produce voided urine-samples
• Ongoing antimicrobial treatment for symptomatic bacteriuria