Characteristics of Nursing Homes with High Rates of Urinary Tract Infections among Their Residents with Obesity

Urol Nurs. 2023 Nov-Dec;46(3):273-303. doi: 10.7257/2168-4626.2023.43.6.273.

Abstract

Nursing home residents with obesity are at high risk for contracting urinary tract infections. In this research study, we found nursing homes in multi-facility chain organizations, for-profit status, nursing home size, obesity rate of resident population, and market competition were significantly associated with rates of urinary tract infections among residents with obesity.

Keywords: Activities of daily living; aging; bariatrics; urinary bladder; urinary catheters; urinary incontinence.