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Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Individual has symptom of UTI

GUIDELINES FOR SAFETYNET LEARNING TOOLS

Topic: Urinary Tract Infections

 

Use the materials below to help others learn more about urinary tract infections (UTI). 

LEARNING TOOLS :

  1. Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection–Fact Sheet

  2. Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection–Checklist

  3. Supporter's Guide to Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection–PowerPoint

  4. Doctor's Visit Checklist/ Questions to Ask–Checklist

  5. Knowing What to Look for: Urinary Tract Infections–PowerPoint

  6. Knowing What to Look for: Urinary Tract Infections–Narrated Slide Show

Print complete learning packet here.

Links to Other Resources on the Urinary Tract Infection

  • Go to WebMD.com for a slideshow on the UTI.  
  • Go to MedicineNet.com for a slideshow on signs and symptoms of the UTI. 
  • Go to National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse for more information about the UTI in adults and a pronunciation guide. Information is provided in English and Spanish. 
  • Go to healthyroadsmedia.org for a slide show on the prevention of a catheter-associated UTI.
  • Go to MedLinePlus.com for information about a catheter-associated UTI. 

How to Say it Guide

Antibiotics AN-tee-by-OT-ikss
Bacteria Bak-TIHR-ee-uh
Bladder BLAD-ur
Infection IN-fec-shun
Kidneys KID-neez
Prostate PROSS-tayt
Ureters YOOR-uh-turz
Urethra Yoo-REE-thruh
Urinary Tract YOOR-ih-NAIR-ee  trakt

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

SafetyNet Learning Tools are designed to assist in providing information on a specific topic and to be used in a variety of learning environments.  These Learning Tools can be used during one on one conversations with an individual or with small and larger groups. 

Before beginning a learning session, the presenter should review all SafetyNet Learning Tools on the topic.  The trainer can find additional material within the links provided on SafetyNet Article and Newsletter.

 

BEFORE THE TRAINING

The presenter should

  • Arrange of adequate time and comfortable space for the training and discussion.
  • Arrange for any equipment needed, such as a laptop and projector.
  • Set up necessary equipment.
  • Print or photocopy enough materials for each individual to have their own copy.

 

TRAINING

The presenter

  • Shows slide show
  • Leads discussion of content and encourages open communication.
  • Reviews and discusses information on each of the handouts.
  • Asks questions to check for understanding.
  • Follows up with additional review and discussion as needed. 

*It is recommended that training be provided in multiple sessions to assure adequate coverage and understanding of the topic.*

 

Attachment Size
UTI_Packet.pdf 1.44 MB