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Published on: June 24, 2025
Perceived value of a urinary catheter self-management program in the home
Mary H Wilde1, Feng Zhang, Eileen Fairbanks
1Mary 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.
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.
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