title: [Variability in the management of patients with bladder catheterization in the ULSS 18 of Rovigo].
abstract: A survey on the practices related to the management of patients with indwelling urinary catheter was organised in two hospitals and health districts, with the aim of identifying problems or incorrect habits. Thirty-five nurses were interviewed with a questionnaire exploring different practices and procedures related to the catheter care. While practices were overall satisfactory and homogeneous across wards, few problems were identified: the ill defined practice of bladder training before catheter removal; the difficulties in maintaining a closed system; an improper use of sterile sacs. The data were presented and discussed during two meetings attended by 186 nurses where the emerging problems and the practicability of changes in habits and ward protocols were thoroughly discussed.
authors.affiliation: Direzione Sanitaria P.O. Rovigo.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Marchetto
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Rigolin
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rizzato
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Intenti
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Romagnolo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tomaini
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Girotto
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Monesi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gastaldo
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D001743:Urinary Bladder; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000451:nursing*
vernacular_title: La variabilità della gestione dei pazienti con catetere vescicale nell'Azienda ULSS 18 di Rovigo.