Mary H. Wilde, RN, PhD, is a Principal Investigator, School of Nursing, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. Feng Zhang, RN, BS, is a MS/PhD Student and Research Assistant School of Nursing, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. Eileen Fairbanks, RN, MS, PNP, is a Study Coordinator, School of Nursing, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. Shivani Shah, MPH, is a Research Analyst, Visiting Nurse Service of New York, Center for Home Care Policy and Research, New York City, New York. Margaret V. McDonald, MSW, is the Associate Director of Research Studies, Visiting Nurse Service of New York, Center for Home Care Policy and Research, New York City, New York. Judith Brasch, RN, MS, is a Data Analyst, School of Nursing, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York.
Published: October 2013
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Article Abstract
A long-term indwelling urinary catheter intervention was tested in a randomized trial that is described in this article. The perceived value of the intervention to the catheter users, one of the study's specific aims, was assessed at the end of their 12-month participation and is reported here. Study participants' responses, our findings, and implications for home healthcare are discussed.
is a group of bacteria commonly found in water sources. These bacteria are known to cause gastrointestinal and skin infections, while their association with urinary tract infections is relatively rare. Here, we present a case of epididymitis in a patient with a chronic neurogenic bladder managed with clean intermittent catheterization.
Aims: Urinary tract infections are one of the most common reasons for antibiotic prescription. The widespread use of antibiotic treatments contributes to the global health problem of antimicrobial resistance development. To slow down the progression of antimicrobial resistance, it is essential that we explore nonantibiotic preventive treatments for this common condition.
Background: Lateral lymph node dissection (LLND) for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) is performed widely since it reduces local recurrence. However, there are some disadvantages to LLND, including technical difficulties and association with postoperative urinary dysfunction. Procedures for LARC have also become more minimally invasive: laparoscopic surgery (LS) has become more common, and use of robot-assisted LS (RALS) is increasing.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) account for 1 million nosocomial infections annually and 75% of all hospital-acquired UTIs. A risk factor for CAUTI is prolonged urinary catheterization (UC); therefore, transitory UC during laparoscopic appendectomy (LA), a common practice justified to avoid iatrogenic bladder injury, is believed to be safe. However, data on the incidence of post-operative UC-related complications, including CAUTI, following LA or their avoidance are limited.
The Optilume drug-coated balloon (DCB) (North Plymouth, USA) is a novel treatment option for urethral stricture disease that combines mechanical dilation with localized delivery of paclitaxel, an antiproliferative drug aimed at reducing recurrence rates by inhibiting scar tissue formation. This systematic review and meta-analysis, conducted using studies published in the last 10 years up to November 2024, assessed the efficacy and safety of Optilume DCB across seven studies involving 457 patients. Key outcomes included significant reductions in symptom scores, as measured by the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and improvements in urinary flow rates (QMax).
