Overview of TGUARD™ Real World Results

Recent data from a nursing home facility highlights the impact of TGUARD™ supplementation on urinary tract infection (UTI) management among elderly residents. The ongoing study included 19 patients with an average age of 90.6 years, tracked from August 5, 2021, to May 23, 2022. TGUARD™ was administered both once daily (QD) and twice daily (BID).

Key Findings

• Reduction in Urinalysis Orders:
  • The facility reported a nearly 50% decrease in urinalysis orders based on symptomatology, dropping from 58 to 30 during the study period.
• Decrease in UTIs Meeting McGeer’s Criteria:
  • The number of patients meeting McGeer’s criteria for UTI fell to 3 over the same timeframe.

CASPER UTI Reporting Trends

• From March 1, 2017, to July 31, 2021, the facility’s CASPER UTI Reporting showed an average national ranking of 85.3%.
• After initiating TGUARD™ in August 2021, the ranking immediately dropped to 59% and maintained a sustained 20% reduction in UTI reports over the following 9 months.

Important Considerations

• These outcomes reflect federally mandated, facility-wide UTI reporting.
• Only a small percentage of the total residents—those deemed most vulnerable—were included in the TGUARD™ supplementation program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average age of patients included in the TGUARD™ study?

The average age of patients in the reported study was 90.6 years.

How much did urinalysis orders decrease after starting TGUARD™?

Urinalysis orders based on symptomatology dropped by nearly 50%, from 58 to 30, during the study period.

What change was observed in the number of UTIs meeting McGeer’s criteria?

The number of cases meeting McGeer’s criteria for UTI decreased to 3 over the study timeframe.

How did the facility’s CASPER UTI Reporting ranking change after TGUARD™ was introduced?

The facility’s average national ranking dropped from 85.3% to 59% and maintained a 20% reduction in UTI reports over the next 9 months after TGUARD™ was initiated.

Were all residents included in the TGUARD™ supplementation program?

No, only a small percentage of the total residents, specifically those considered most vulnerable, participated in the TGUARD™ supplementation program.