title: An assessment of urethral catheter valves.
abstract: Catheter valves have rarely been compared with conventional urinary drainage systems. Valves may only be suitable for certain patients. Patients should be counselled on the use and choice or combination of systems.
authors.affiliation: Urology Department, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Woods
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McCreanor
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aitchison
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*