ReviewCanadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada2019
Clean intermittent catheterization: Single use vs. reuse.
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10 citing papers in PubMed.
- Current views on sustainability in urology: findings from the North Central Section of American Urological Association membership survey.Frontiers in urology · 2026Article
- 3% hydrogen peroxide to disinfect urine-contaminated surfaces.Infection prevention in practice · 2025Article
- Propagation of antibacterial cold atmospheric pressure plasma through small-bore tubing.PloS one · 2025Article
- Paying to pee: A national survey of urinary catheter users' costs and coverage.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine · 2024Article
- The relationship between the self-confidence in clean urinary intermittent catheterisation and self-efficacy of home care patients.Journal of research in nursing : JRN · 2024Article
- Feasibility study on a new enhanced device for patients with intermittent catheterization (LUJA).Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2023Article
- Neuro-Urology: Call for Universal, Resource-Independent Guidance.Biomedicines · 2023Article
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- Cost-effectiveness of hydrophilic-coated urinary catheters for individuals with spinal cord injury: A systematic review.BJUI compass · 2021Review
- Canadian Urological Association Best Practice Report: Catheter use.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2020Article
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Abstract
introductionIntermittent catheterization (IC) is one of the fundamental aspects of managing patients with chronic urinary retention. Although reuse of catheters has been allowed to be chosen as the first option for IC, the optimal method of IC and the type of catheter has been a long-standing debate. We conducted a literature review regarding risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) and the costs associated with different methods and catheters.
methodsA MEDLINE search via PubMed, EMBASE, and EBSCO host was conducted in March 2018. The date of publication was limited to 2014 to present/current.
resultsSingle use of catheters (hydrophilic-coated [HC] or uncoated [UC]) was considered to impose a lower risk of UTI in all studies, except in one study that included children, but did not test their dexterity to handle HC catheters. Cost-effectiveness of single-use catheters was confirmed by all studies during this period.
conclusionsReuse of catheters exposes the patient to a plethora of possible cleaning techniques and duration of catheter use. Patient adherence to cleaning method cannot be predicted and this further amplifies the risk of complications and their burden on the healthcare system. We recommend a patient-centred approach to consider HC catheters as the first option, while considering the patient's/caregiver's ability to accommodate the usage technique. Single-use UC catheters, and finally reuse of catheters are considered as next options if HC catheters are found difficult to handle (especially in children doing self-catheterization). Larger trials investigating this matter are required.
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