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November 30, 2025Journal of Korean Gerontological NursingOpen Access

Institutional and individual factors influencing urinary tract infections and pressure injuries in Korean nursing home residents: A multilevel analysis of National Health Insurance Service Data

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HLHee Seung LeeJLJung Suk Lee

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Retrospective analysis reveals UTI and pressure injury risk factors in nursing home residents, suggesting preventive strategies.

Key Points

  • Rates of urinary tract infections and pressure injuries were 31.09% and 6.69%, respectively.
  • Female residents showed a 1.17 increased risk for UTIs but a lower risk for pressure injuries, indicating significant gender disparities.
  • Multilevel analysis using logistic regression applied to data from over 122,000 nursing home residents highlights various risk factors.
  • Highlights the importance of quality indicators like Indwelling Catheter Status in preventing UTIs and pressure injuries.

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Lee et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692b9da91d383f2b2a37a423https://doi.org/10.17079/jkgn.2025.00185
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