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Interventions To Reduce Urinary Tract Infections Among Hospitalized Children: A Systematic Review, Edlin Glane Mathias Ms, Judith A. Noronha Dr

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background: Among the bacterial infections, urinary tract infection (UTI) is commonly diagnosed among the children. Although there is a variety of research on diagnosis and treatment of UTI, still the clinician faces many challenges in day-to-day care of the children. Studies have reported that the incidence of UTI is highest among the first year of life and decreases in the later life. The appropriate interventions to diagnose and manage the UTIs are important to reduce them among children. Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review is to identify the interventions to reduce UTIs among hospitalized children. Data sources: The electronic …