title: Intermittent self-catheterisation.
abstract: Intermittent self-catheterisation is a way for patients to manage a poorly emptying bladder with less risk of infection than is found with long-term indwelling catheters. Rachel Barton discusses the principles, how to identify suitable candidates and complications.
authors.affiliation: Whittington Hospital Trust/ Clinical Research Nurse Continence, University College, London.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Barton
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012648:Self Care; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000628:therapy