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. 2015 Apr-Jun;30(2):175-80.
doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000087.

Implementing a clinical practice guideline to manage postpartum urinary retention

Angela Y Stanley  1 , Brian T Conner
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Implementing a clinical practice guideline to manage postpartum urinary retention

Angela Y Stanley et al. J Nurs Care Qual. 2015 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Postpartum urinary retention is a common condition in obstetric units. A Clinical Practice Guideline was implemented in a high-risk obstetrical unit to decrease variance of clinical practice, rate of postpartum urinary retention, and number of urinary catheterizations and increase awareness of this common condition. Guideline implementation met the 4 aims, including a decreased rate of urinary retention.

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