Intermittent catheterization: A patient-centric approach is key to optimal management of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction
The value of disposable, single-use catheters has come under scrutiny in recent years with a growing attention on environmental sustainability. Intermittent catheterization (IC) is a widely available and minimally invasive technique for management of lower urinary tract dysfunction. Effective IC for...
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| author | Andrei Krassioukov Andrei Krassioukov Andrei Krassioukov Blayne Welk Desiree Vrijens Sabrina Islamoska Kim Bundvig Barken Veronique Keppenne Michel Wyndaele Matthias Walter Matthias Walter |
| author_facet | Andrei Krassioukov Andrei Krassioukov Andrei Krassioukov Blayne Welk Desiree Vrijens Sabrina Islamoska Kim Bundvig Barken Veronique Keppenne Michel Wyndaele Matthias Walter Matthias Walter |
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| description | The value of disposable, single-use catheters has come under scrutiny in recent years with a growing attention on environmental sustainability. Intermittent catheterization (IC) is a widely available and minimally invasive technique for management of lower urinary tract dysfunction. Effective IC for individuals with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction can promote their independence and improve quality of life. Are there alternative options within IC that could minimize environmental impact without compromising the safety and effectiveness of single-use catheters? How does the future of IC look – environmentally friendly, biodegradable, disposable catheters may be complementary to certified reusable catheters? In the midst of this debate, it is important to emphasize that individuals have the right to choose the best evidence-based treatment available. Here we consider the current landscape for IC with a focus on chronic use in individuals with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-23e9a6dcdcbd4757bc95359596f3d3252023-03-28T11:38:58ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Urology2673-98282023-03-01310.3389/fruro.2023.11582601158260Intermittent catheterization: A patient-centric approach is key to optimal management of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunctionAndrei Krassioukov0Andrei Krassioukov1Andrei Krassioukov2Blayne Welk3Desiree Vrijens4Sabrina Islamoska5Kim Bundvig Barken6Veronique Keppenne7Michel Wyndaele8Matthias Walter9Matthias Walter10International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, CanadaGF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Vancouver, BC, CanadaDivision of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, CanadaDepartment of Surgery and Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Western University, London, ON, CanadaDepartment of Urology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, NetherlandsEvidence & Education Medical Affairs, Coloplast A/S, Humlebaek, DenmarkEvidence and Adoption Medical Affairs, Coloplast A/S, Humlebaek, DenmarkDepartment of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Liege, Liege, BelgiumDepartment of Urology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, NetherlandsInternational Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, Canada0Department of Urology, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, SwitzerlandThe value of disposable, single-use catheters has come under scrutiny in recent years with a growing attention on environmental sustainability. Intermittent catheterization (IC) is a widely available and minimally invasive technique for management of lower urinary tract dysfunction. Effective IC for individuals with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction can promote their independence and improve quality of life. Are there alternative options within IC that could minimize environmental impact without compromising the safety and effectiveness of single-use catheters? How does the future of IC look – environmentally friendly, biodegradable, disposable catheters may be complementary to certified reusable catheters? In the midst of this debate, it is important to emphasize that individuals have the right to choose the best evidence-based treatment available. Here we consider the current landscape for IC with a focus on chronic use in individuals with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fruro.2023.1158260/fullintermittent catheterizationneurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunctionneurourologyaccess to health carepatient safety |
| spellingShingle | Andrei Krassioukov Andrei Krassioukov Andrei Krassioukov Blayne Welk Desiree Vrijens Sabrina Islamoska Kim Bundvig Barken Veronique Keppenne Michel Wyndaele Matthias Walter Matthias Walter Intermittent catheterization: A patient-centric approach is key to optimal management of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction Frontiers in Urology intermittent catheterization neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction neurourology access to health care patient safety |
| title | Intermittent catheterization: A patient-centric approach is key to optimal management of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction |
| title_full | Intermittent catheterization: A patient-centric approach is key to optimal management of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction |
| title_fullStr | Intermittent catheterization: A patient-centric approach is key to optimal management of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Intermittent catheterization: A patient-centric approach is key to optimal management of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction |
| title_short | Intermittent catheterization: A patient-centric approach is key to optimal management of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction |
| title_sort | intermittent catheterization a patient centric approach is key to optimal management of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction |
| topic | intermittent catheterization neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction neurourology access to health care patient safety |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fruro.2023.1158260/full |
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