Impact of Practice on Quality of Life of those Living with an Indwelling Urinary Catheter – An International Evaluation

Citation

Shepherd A, Newman D, Bradway C, Jost S, Waddell D, Mackay W & Hagen S (2023) Impact of Practice on Quality of Life of those Living with an Indwelling Urinary Catheter – An International Evaluation. Urologic Nursing, 43 (4), pp. 162-176. https://doi.org/10.7257/2168-4626.2023.43.4.162

Abstract
The numerous complications associated with long-term in dwelling urinary catheter use can impact patients’ everyday lives. This is the first international study to compare catheter care, complications, and the quality of life of patients from the United Kingdom and the United States.

Keywords
Home health nurses; urology; urethral catheter; suprapubic catheter; urinary catheter care.

Journal
Urologic Nursing: Volume 43, Issue 4