Urine testing in long-term care: clinical and cost effectiveness
CADTH
Record ID 32016000157
English
Authors' recommendations:
Three non-randomized studies were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of urine culture and sensitivity analysis, urine dipstick testing, or urinalysis for urine testing in asymptomatic residents in long-term care. No relevant economic evaluations were identified.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/htis/jan-2015/RB0764%20Urine%20Testing%20Utility%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Long-Term Care
- Urinalysis
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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