title: Urinary catheters for intermittent use.
abstract: The long-term use of intermittent catheterisation is often suitable for patients with voiding problems who are able to perform self-care. Use of the technique may result in fewer urinary tract problems, the achievement of continence and improvements in quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Winn
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D004867:Equipment Design; D017743:Equipment Reuse; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology