This assignment explores the use of Cranberry as a prophylactic intervention for UTI.  A review of seven pieces of primary literature, aimed at determining the effectiveness of Cranberry at reducing Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in populations of; women, elderly men and women, spinal cord injured adults and children with a neurogenic bladder (a bladder dysfunction associated with neurological malfunction) was undertaken.  The literature was selected because it represented a cross section of society, allowing comparisons to be made across different populations.  The literature was analysed allowing the current writer to form opinions based upon the evidence.

Following the literature review, a research proposal was constructed and its aim was to develop further knowledge with regard to Cranberry as a prophylactic intervention for a susceptible population of women with a previous history of UTI.  The research question was formulated by utilising knowledge gained from the literature review which highlighted areas requiring further investigation.  Finally, a reflective account of the current writer’s learning is given.