Catheter washout solutions for long-term urinary catheterisation in adults: A Cochrane review summary

The Cochrane review summary on the use of catheter washout solutions for long-term urinary catheterisation in adults is discussed. There is currently insufficient evidence from RCTs to guide nursing practice regarding all aspects of using washouts for long-term indwelling catheters. It is unknown if...

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Published in:International journal of nursing studies 2018-06, Vol.82, p.167-170
Main Authors: Shepherd, Ashley J., Mackay, William Gordon, Hagen, Suzanne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Catheter blockages
Catheter care
Catheterization
Catheters
Community care
Humans
Medical treatment
Nursing
Nursing care
Nursing Process
Professional practice
Quality of Life
Solutions
Time Factors
Urinary Catheterization
Urinary incontinence
Urinary tract diseases
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Summary:The Cochrane review summary on the use of catheter washout solutions for long-term urinary catheterisation in adults is discussed. There is currently insufficient evidence from RCTs to guide nursing practice regarding all aspects of using washouts for long-term indwelling catheters. It is unknown if washouts convey any benefits or harms for patients using indwelling catheters in the long-term.
ISSN:0020-7489
1873-491X
DOI:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2017.10.017