Table 4 Ratings of the diagnostic algorithm by expert members of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines panel for diagnosing and managing catheter associated bacteriuria
| Content meets | Content meets | Content meets feasibility standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion standard | Diagnostic standard | ||
| Questions posed to IDSA guidelines panel members | Does the algorithm appropriately reflect the definition of CA-UTI as per the IDSA guidelines? | Does the algorithm reflect an appropriate approach to diagnosis and treatment of CAUTI vs. ABU, as recommended by the IDSA CAUTI guidelines? | Could you apply this algorithm to your own catheterized inpatients? |
| Experts’ ratings, mean (standard deviation) | 8.1 (sd=1.1) | 7.1 (sd=1.2) | 8.0 (sd=1.6 ) |
