The IMAGINE Project is excited to announce the launch of a new section on our website, dedicated to provide healthcare professionals, caregivers, and the public with access to innovative tools for improving the diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in nursing home residents.
Tools to support decision-making and best practices
This new section consolidates a range of decision-making and educational resources designed to assist clinicians and caregivers in identifying symptomatic UTIs among elderly individuals in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). These tools aim to provide evidence-based guidance to enhance infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship.
What’s included in the new section?
The new tools available cover key areas such as diagnosis, hygiene, antibiotic use, and education, ensuring a comprehensive approach to improving care. Some highlights include:
- Diagnostic Algorithms and Pocket Cards: Simple-to-use resources like the UTI algorithm for staff and pocket cards for quick reference in clinical settings.
- Educational Posters: Resources such as “Myths About Gloves,” “Virus vs. Bacteria,” and “Hand Hygiene” emphasize proper infection prevention practices.
- Relatives’ Leaflet: Informational materials designed to help families better understand UTI prevention and care.
- Training Programs: An introductory program for prevention of urinary tract infection in residents in nursing homes.
- Specialized Guides: Resources such as “How to Prevent UTIs in Older People with Indwelling Catheters” offer targeted advice for specific challenges in LTCFs.
Multilingual Access
Right now, tools are available in English, but to ensure accessibility across all eight target countries involved in the IMAGINE Project, these tools will be available in multiple languages soon, including:
- Catalan
- Danish
- English
- Greek
- Hungarian
- Lithuanian
- Polish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Empowering Better Care
This new resource hub reflects the IMAGINE Project’s commitment to equip healthcare professionals and caregivers with practical, evidence-based tools to enhance decision-making, improve hygiene practices, and reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics in nursing homes.