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A qualitative study exploring the value of a catheter passport
Melanie De Jaeger1, Fiona Fox2, Geraldine Cooney3
1Specialist Nurse, Bladder & Bowel Service provided by Virgin Care, St Martins Hospital, Bath.
Abstract:
Many patients leaving hospital with a catheter do not have sufficient information to self-care and can experience physical and psychological difficulties.
Aim:
This study aimed to explore how a patient-held catheter passport affects the experiences of patients leaving hospital with a urethral catheter, the hospital nurses who discharge them and the community nurses who provide ongoing care for them.
Method:
Qualitative methods used included interviews, focus groups and questionnaires, and thematic analysis.
Findings:
Three major themes were reported-informing patients, informing nurses; improving catheter care, promoting self-management; and supporting transition.
Conclusion:
The catheter passport can bridge the existing information gap, improve care, promote self-care and help patients adjust to their catheter, especially if complemented by ongoing input from a nurse or other health professional.
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