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Evaluation of Biomaterials for Bladder Augmentation using Cystometric Analyses in Various Rodent Models
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[Nurses' behaviours and justifications for bladder training].

Daniele Curci1, Valerio Dimonte

  • 1Ospedale S. Giovanni Battista di Torino.

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Bladder training (BT) use before catheter removal is limited and varies by hospital ward. Nurses are more likely to use BT when lacking patient clinical experience, despite inconsistent implementation.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Practice
  • Urology
  • Patient Care

Context:

  • Assessing the variability in bladder training (BT) implementation before indwelling catheter removal.
  • Investigating the reasons behind the decision to use or not use BT in clinical practice.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the current practices and influencing factors of bladder training (BT) among nurses.
  • To understand the rationale behind nurses' choices regarding BT before catheter removal.

Summary:

  • A multicentre survey of 338 nurses across 6 hospitals revealed limited routine use of BT (10%).
  • BT is more prevalent in surgical and urological wards, but overall adoption is low (65.8% never use it).
  • Nurses' decision to use BT is influenced by patient clinical experience, not formal training or years of practice.

Impact:

  • Highlights the inconsistent application of bladder training (BT) in healthcare settings.
  • Suggests a need for standardized guidelines and evidence-based protocols for BT.
  • Identifies a gap in knowledge or confidence that may lead to increased BT use in unfamiliar clinical scenarios.