Understanding urinary catheter problems from the patient's point of view.
Nurses are provided with a unique viewpoint in this article by examining the lived experience of individuals with long-term urinary catheters. Fourteen adults (ages 35-95) who had used a catheter from 6 months to 18 years were interviewed. In their own words, study participants discussed how they respond to catheter-related problems, urinary tract infection, leaking/ blocking, catheter discomfort, and autonomic dysreflexia. Using this insight will help clinicians implement mutually developed care-plan goals with patients as partners.
School of Nursing, College of Human Services and Health Professions, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA. mhwilde@syr.edu
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D020211:Autonomic Dysreflexia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology