An assessment of urethral catheter valves

Prof Nurse. 1999 Apr;14(7):472-4.

Abstract

Catheter valves have rarely been compared with conventional urinary drainage systems. Valves may only be suitable for certain patients. Patients should be counselled on the use and choice or combination of systems.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Assessment / methods
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Quality of Life
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / rehabilitation*
  • Urinary Catheterization / instrumentation*
  • Urinary Catheterization / nursing
  • Urinary Catheterization / psychology*