A qualitative study exploring the value of a catheter passport.
Br J Nurs
; 26(15): 857-866, 2017 Aug 10.
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Many patients leaving hospital with a catheter do not have sufficient information to self-care and can experience physical and psychological difficulties. AIM: This study aimed to explore how a patient-held catheter passport affects the experiences of patients leaving hospital with a urethral catheter, the hospital nurses who discharge them and the community nurses who provide ongoing care for them. METHOD: Qualitative methods used included interviews, focus groups and questionnaires, and thematic analysis. FINDINGS: Three major themes were reported-informing patients, informing nurses; improving catheter care, promoting self-management; and supporting transition. CONCLUSION: The catheter passport can bridge the existing information gap, improve care, promote self-care and help patients adjust to their catheter, especially if complemented by ongoing input from a nurse or other health professional.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cateterismo Urinario
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Catéteres Urinarios
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Nurs
Año:
2017
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Article
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido