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1Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|October 10, 2019
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This guide details self-catheterisation techniques for pediatric patients. It offers practical approaches for children and young people managing bladder emptying.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Urology
- Patient Education
Background:
- Urinary retention and bladder dysfunction are common in children.
- Intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) is a key management strategy.
- Effective patient and family education is crucial for successful ISC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of self-catheterisation methods for pediatric patients.
- To outline practical strategies for implementing self-catheterisation in children and young people.
- To support healthcare professionals in educating patients and families on self-catheterisation.
Main Methods:
- Review of current best practices in pediatric self-catheterisation.
- Clinical experience and case examples from a Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Focus on age-appropriate techniques and patient empowerment.
Main Results:
- Self-catheterisation can be successfully taught to children and young people with appropriate support.
- Tailored approaches improve adherence and reduce complications.
- Empowering patients leads to greater independence and improved quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Self-catheterisation is an effective and manageable intervention for pediatric bladder dysfunction.
- Comprehensive, individualized education is paramount for successful outcomes.
- Nurses play a vital role in guiding children and families through the self-catheterisation process.
Abstract:
Sharon Holroyd, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, outlines approaches to self-catheterisation for children and young people, sharon.holroyd2@cht.nhs.uk.
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