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An exploration of men’s experiences of learning intermittent self-catheterisation with a silicone catheter

Abstract

Intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) is the method of choice for men with lower urinary tract symptoms who need to drain retained urine from the bladder. It is preferred to using an indwelling urinary catheter as it has lower risks of complications and catheter-associated urinary tract infection. Learning ISC can be challenging for men initially but, with the support of knowledgeable nurses experienced in teaching ISC, the technique can be learned, accepted and normalised, improving symptom control and quality of life. This paper discusses the results of a survey exploring men’s experiences of learning ISC with the Hydrosil Goâ„¢ (C.R. Bard Inc-now part of Becton, Dickinson and Company) silicone catheter and to highlight issues important to men when learning and living with ISC. The survey collected data from four countries: UK, France, Netherlands and Italy. It aims to help nurses who teach ISC and inform them to discuss what matters to men when learning and living with ISC.

References:
Pandey, V. K., Srivastava, K. R., Ajmal, G., Thakur, V. K., Gupta, V. K., Upadhyay, S. N., & Mishra, P. K. (2019). Differential Susceptibility of Catheter Biomaterials to Biofilm-Associated Infections and Their Remedy by Drug-Encapsulated Eudragit RL100 Nanoparticles. International journal of molecular sciences, 20(20), 5110. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20205110
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