title: A comparative study of two types of urinary sheath.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to compare the newly developed Conveen Optima urinary sheath with the established Clear Advantage urinary sheath in terms of patient satisfaction and preference.
  
  
  METHODS
  This was a randomised, prospective, open, crossover study, in which each participant tested 10 urinary sheaths.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Conveen Optima provided a higher feeling of security, was easier to handle and apply and was more comfortable to wear than Clear Advantage. Furthermore, Conveen Optima was easier to apply with gloves. Finally, the overall product preference for the Conveen Optima sheath was 67 per cent.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The new Conveen Optima urinary sheath was found to perform better than the well-established Clear Advantage sheath. Declaration of interest This study was funded by Coloplast A/S.
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pemberton
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brooks
authors.forename: Christina Mai
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Eriksen
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Frost
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Graham
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Greenman
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hannigan
authors.forename: Dagnia
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Looms
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Moran
authors.forename: Pia Norup
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Neilsen
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ollerhead
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shaw
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017280:Condoms / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000523:psychology; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008571:Men / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D019064:Product Packaging / Q000592:standards; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives