Clinical and financial impacts of nursing education programs on recurrent urinary tract infections after kidney transplant: a cohort study
Abstract Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent infections among kidney transplant recipients, with recurrent cases imposing a significant financial burden due to increased hospitalizations and treatment costs. Objective This study aims to investigate the incidence of recu...
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| author | Hany M. El Hennawy Omar Safar Mahmoud Z. El Madawie Jayson Gopiechand Ibrahim Tawhari Weam El Nazer Mohammad F. Zaitoun Abdullah S. Al Faifi |
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| description | Abstract Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent infections among kidney transplant recipients, with recurrent cases imposing a significant financial burden due to increased hospitalizations and treatment costs. Objective This study aims to investigate the incidence of recurrent UTIs and evaluate the financial impact of a comprehensive nursing education initiative. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted with kidney transplant patients, divided into two groups: a control group prior to the intervention and a study group following the implementation of the education program. The intervention consisted of weekly training sessions focusing on infection prevention, catheter care, and hygiene. Patient outcomes were monitored for one year post-transplant, with a focus on UTI rates, patient adherence, knowledge, and healthcare costs. Results The nursing education program resulted in a 26% reduction in UTI incidence and decreased average hospital stays from 8 days to 4 days. Healthcare costs per admission fell from $10,000 to $6,000, leading to total savings of $700,000 based on 175 admissions. The program resulted in a net saving of $650,000. Additionally, significant improvements were observed in patient knowledge, satisfaction, and compliance. Conclusions Nursing education on UTI prevention for kidney transplant patients effectively enhances clinical outcomes and reduces healthcare costs. These findings underscore the importance of integrating structured education programs into transplant care protocols to achieve sustainable health and economic benefits. Clinical trial number Not Applicable. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2512f3784c734ee7be46eba39615f5832025-08-20T03:53:11ZengBMCBMC Nephrology1471-23692025-05-012611810.1186/s12882-025-04153-9Clinical and financial impacts of nursing education programs on recurrent urinary tract infections after kidney transplant: a cohort studyHany M. El Hennawy0Omar Safar1Mahmoud Z. El Madawie2Jayson Gopiechand3Ibrahim Tawhari4Weam El Nazer5Mohammad F. Zaitoun6Abdullah S. Al Faifi7Surgery Department, Section of Transplantation, Armed Forces HospitalsUrology Department, Armed Forces HospitalsUrology Department, Armed Forces HospitalsNursing Department, Armed Forces HospitalsDepartment of Internal Medicine, King Khalid University College of MedicineNephrology Department, Armed Forces HospitalsPharmacy Department, Armed Forces HospitalsSurgery Department, Section of Transplantation, Armed Forces HospitalsAbstract Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent infections among kidney transplant recipients, with recurrent cases imposing a significant financial burden due to increased hospitalizations and treatment costs. Objective This study aims to investigate the incidence of recurrent UTIs and evaluate the financial impact of a comprehensive nursing education initiative. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted with kidney transplant patients, divided into two groups: a control group prior to the intervention and a study group following the implementation of the education program. The intervention consisted of weekly training sessions focusing on infection prevention, catheter care, and hygiene. Patient outcomes were monitored for one year post-transplant, with a focus on UTI rates, patient adherence, knowledge, and healthcare costs. Results The nursing education program resulted in a 26% reduction in UTI incidence and decreased average hospital stays from 8 days to 4 days. Healthcare costs per admission fell from $10,000 to $6,000, leading to total savings of $700,000 based on 175 admissions. The program resulted in a net saving of $650,000. Additionally, significant improvements were observed in patient knowledge, satisfaction, and compliance. Conclusions Nursing education on UTI prevention for kidney transplant patients effectively enhances clinical outcomes and reduces healthcare costs. These findings underscore the importance of integrating structured education programs into transplant care protocols to achieve sustainable health and economic benefits. Clinical trial number Not Applicable.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-04153-9NursingPatient educationRecurrent utisKidney transplant |
| spellingShingle | Hany M. El Hennawy Omar Safar Mahmoud Z. El Madawie Jayson Gopiechand Ibrahim Tawhari Weam El Nazer Mohammad F. Zaitoun Abdullah S. Al Faifi Clinical and financial impacts of nursing education programs on recurrent urinary tract infections after kidney transplant: a cohort study BMC Nephrology Nursing Patient education Recurrent utis Kidney transplant |
| title | Clinical and financial impacts of nursing education programs on recurrent urinary tract infections after kidney transplant: a cohort study |
| title_full | Clinical and financial impacts of nursing education programs on recurrent urinary tract infections after kidney transplant: a cohort study |
| title_fullStr | Clinical and financial impacts of nursing education programs on recurrent urinary tract infections after kidney transplant: a cohort study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Clinical and financial impacts of nursing education programs on recurrent urinary tract infections after kidney transplant: a cohort study |
| title_short | Clinical and financial impacts of nursing education programs on recurrent urinary tract infections after kidney transplant: a cohort study |
| title_sort | clinical and financial impacts of nursing education programs on recurrent urinary tract infections after kidney transplant a cohort study |
| topic | Nursing Patient education Recurrent utis Kidney transplant |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-04153-9 |
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