Intermittent self-catheterisation: teaching the skill to patients.
Intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) is not a new concept. However, it is a method that could be more widely used by patients to drain the bladder rather than having an indwelling catheter with a drainage bag and its associated problems. The author describes the procedure, patient assessment, and the training required by patients so that they can undertake ISC. Self-catheterisation promotes patient independence, improves quality of life and helps to avoid complications associated with indwelling urinary catheters.
Robinson
John
J
Continence Service, North Lancashire Primary Care Trust, Morecambe, Lancashire. john.robinson@northlancs.nhs.uk
D002404:Catheterization; D017743:Equipment Reuse; D006801:Humans; D012648:Self Care; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods*