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Jacqui Prieto is a Professor at the University of West London with extensive research experience in infection prevention and control, particularly focusing on urinary tract infections, catheter management, and healthcare-associated infections. Her work bridges clinical practice, public health policy, and implementation science, with significant contributions to geriatric care and patient safety.
Dr. Prieto's research interests span infection prevention and control, urinary tract infections in vulnerable populations, catheter management protocols, biofilm development on medical devices, and healthcare-associated infections. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to developing evidence-based interventions that improve patient outcomes while addressing practical implementation challenges in diverse healthcare settings. She has pioneered research on intermittent catheter reuse protocols and infection prevention strategies for older adults in care homes.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear focus on urinary tract infection prevention in elderly populations, with significant work on the StOP UTI project. Her research spans from basic science (biofilm development on catheters) to implementation science (using Normalisation Process Theory to understand intervention adoption) and policy development. The MultICath Trial represents a major contribution to evidence-based guidelines for catheter management, while her earlier work during the pandemic demonstrated expertise in genomic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2.
Dr. Prieto has led numerous research projects funded by major health research bodies, with a particular focus on developing practical interventions for infection prevention in clinical settings. Her work often involves multidisciplinary collaborations with clinicians, microbiologists, engineers, and policy makers to address complex healthcare challenges.
Her laboratory and research team focus on medical device-related infections, particularly urinary catheters, with expertise in biofilm analysis, microbiological testing, and clinical implementation research. The team works closely with healthcare providers to develop and test interventions that can be readily adopted in real-world settings.
