The decrease in LCAUTI incidence is

The decrease in LCAUTI incidence is probably associated with the decrease of duration of catheterization. It is also possible that the surveillance had improved compliance with catheter-care practices, thus contributing to the decrease of LCAUTI. This is shown in the neurology and neurosurgery units where the LCAUTI incidence decreased from 11.8 to 0 per 1000 catheter-days without significant reduction of the duration of catheterization.