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A Multicenter, Open-Label, Observational Study Evaluating the Quality of Life After Using a Hydrophilic-Coated
Kwang Jin Ko1, Myung-Soo Choo2, Sun-Ouck Kim3
1Department of Urology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Insights
The hydrophilic-coated catheter SpeediCath improved quality of life for adults needing intermittent catheterization (IC). Most patients were satisfied and willing to continue using SpeediCath, reporting ease of use and minimal daily interference.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Patient Quality of Life Studies
Background:
- Intermittent catheterization (IC) is a common procedure for bladder management.
- Patient-reported outcomes are crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of urinary devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of the hydrophilic-coated catheter SpeediCath on the quality of life in adults requiring intermittent catheterization.
- To evaluate patient satisfaction, ease of use, and willingness to continue using SpeediCath.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter, open-label, observational study was conducted.
- Adult patients using SpeediCath were assessed using the Patient Perception of Intermittent Catheterization (PPIC) and Intermittent Self-Catheterization (ISC-Q) questionnaires at 12 and 24 weeks.
- Safety and adverse events were also monitored.
Main Results:
- 84.1% of patients were satisfied with SpeediCath at 24 weeks, with 80% finding it easy to perform IC.
- 81.6% of patients expressed willingness to continue using SpeediCath.
- Common adverse events included urinary tract infections (9.72%), gross hematuria (2.78%), and urethral pain (1.39%).
Conclusions:
- SpeediCath use resulted in a good quality of life for patients requiring self-IC.
- The benefits were observed across different age groups and sexes.
- The study supports SpeediCath as an effective option for intermittent catheterization.
Purpose:
We evaluated the change in patient quality of life after the use of a hydrophilic-coated catheter (SpeediCath) in adults requiring intermittent catheterization (IC).
Methods:
This was a multicenter, open-label, observational study using the Patient Perception of Intermittent Catheterization (PPIC) questionnaire and the Intermittent Self-Catheterization questionnaire (ISC-Q) and safety at 12 and 24 weeks in adult patients who had already used other type of catheters prior to switching to SpeediCath or in patients undergoing self-IC for the first time for any reason.
Results:
Among a total of 360 subjects, 215 (59.7%) were women, and the mean age was 62.0±13.2 years. At 24 weeks, the satisfaction rate after using SpeediCath was 84.1%, and 80% of patients responded that they could easily perform IC. In total, 81.6% of patients were willing to continue using SpeediCath. The mean ISC-Q score was 54.90±18.65 at 24 weeks. Men found less interference in their daily life by performing IC than women and found it easier to handle the catheter before it was inserted into the urethra. At week 12, the mean change in ISC-Q was significantly greater in patients <65 years (20.24±23.55) than in those ≥65 years (7.57±27.70, P=0.049), but there was no difference at 24 weeks. The most common adverse events were urinary tract infection in 9.72%, gross hematuria in 2.78%, and urethral pain in 1.39%.
Conclusion:
The use of a SpeediCath provided good quality of life for patients who needed self-IC regardless of age or sex.
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