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Filter by:Neurogenic bladder is a condition that occurs due to nerve damage or congenital problems and causes urination disorders. Nowadays, in individuals diagnosed with neurogenic bladder, Clean Intermittent Catheterization is often used to evacuate the urine accumulated in the bladder. Clean Intermittent Catheterization(CIC) is a simple, safe and effective method in which the catheter is placed through the meatus. In this application, the catheter is removed without waiting after urine drainage is achieved. This process is usually performed on its own. Since IC(Intermittent Catheterization) is a procedure performed on the bladder, it may cause some complications. IC application must be performed successfully to prevent or reduce complications. The success of the technique largely depends on patient education and follow-up. Sometimes patients may not be able to come to the hospital for follow-up and feedback after IC training. Innovations are needed to ensure the continuation of distance education so that the education of patients who cannot come to the hospital is not incomplete. The literature includes brochures, videos, websites and some mobile applications for IC training. However, no application has been found that monitors patients' urine amounts. This research was planned to examine the effect of clean intermittent catheterization training given via mobile application to individuals with spinal cord injury on their quality of life and compliance.
The Catheter Science C3 "Umbrella Catheter" has been developed for management of urinary retention in patients who are either using a Foley or Self Intermittent Catheter. This device is inserted into the bladder in an extended state and once the stylet is removed the device folds into collapsed state. A thread is attached to the device and traverses thru the urethra and is attached to a bobber. With gentle traction on the thread the device engages the bladder neck and the central tube extends which allows for the flow of urine. Once voiding is complete, the thread is released and the device collapses back to the folded state into the bladder. Each voiding cycle is accomplished in a similar fashion. This is a novel technique in which the bladder is catheterized with the device from within the bladder into the bladder neck and urethra. The standard self catheter technique is for placement of a catheter from the outside into the urethra and into the bladder.
Primary objective: To evaluate compliance of LoFric Origo in a general intermittent catheterization (IC) population with the use of LoFric Origo, by means of a subjective assessment scale Secondary objectives: - To evaluate the subject's perception associated with the use of the LoFric Origo, by means of a subjective assessment scale - To evaluate the subject's discomfort associated with the use of the LoFric Origo, by means of a subjective assessment scale - To observe and collect data on bladder regimen/IC frequency by assessments of descriptive data of demography, catheter therapy, history and other patient reported outcomes. Study Design: Non-interventional study, multicentre, prospective study. Target Subject Population: General intermittent catheterization, LoFric Origo male users. Medical Device: LoFric Origo Study Variable(s): - Primary variable: Use or No use of LoFric Origo after 8 weeks. - Secondary variable(s): patient reported questionnaire with regards to perception, discomfort, diagnose, health status, catheter history and other patient reported outcomes.