Abstract
Urinary retention is a common problem for women following surgery, and a significant complication for those who have undergone urogynaecologic surgery, with prevalence estimated between 2.5% and 24% (Dorflinger and Monga, 2001). Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) can lead to bladder distention, causing altered bladder function, urinary tract infections and poor surgical outcomes. Intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) for women is generally considered preferable to indwelling catheterisation wherever possible. This article explores the role of ISC for women following surgery.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | S6-S13 |
| Journal | British Journal of Nursing |
| Volume | 24 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Oct 2015 |
Keywords
- Catheterisation
- Postoperative complications
- Self-care
- Urinary retention
- Urinary tract infections
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'ISC in women following urogynaecologic surgery'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Cite this
- APA
- Standard
- Harvard
- Vancouver
- Author
- BIBTEX
- RIS