title: Clinical study of a new urine collection bag.
abstract: A pilot study of an innovative urine drainage bag that defines a new principle regarding dependent gravity drainage was conducted. Patients and caregivers found improvement in activities of daily living, comfort, convenience, safety, and cost savings as noted by the majority of evaluators.
authors.affiliation: Urodynamics/Biofeedback Lab, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, NC, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Munnings
authors.forename: C David
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Cawood
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000523:psychology; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000523:psychology; D016138:Walking