Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 31, 2026

A Modified Method for Intrathecal Catheterization in Rats
Published on: February 14, 2025
Decision-Making Process of Healthcare Providers Regarding Catheterization Method: A Nationwide Survey Study
Coen Huibert Harry Christiaans1, Felice Emanuela Espèrance van Veen1, Jeroen Ronald Scheepe1
1Department of Urology, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Background:
The decision on which catheterization method to prescribe should be made on an individual basis, considering each patient's individual needs and circumstances. However, the current decision-making process regarding assisted bladder drainage might not be transparent or standardized.
Objectives:
The aim of the present study was to explore and compare the decision-making processes of Dutch healthcare providers regarding the choice of catheterization method and relevant bladder management. This information is crucial in the empowerment of patient involvement and the development of a catheter decision aid.
Design & Methods:
We conducted a nationwide survey study including urologists, rehabilitation doctors, physician assistants, and specialized (continence)nurses. A 12-question survey was distributed regarding the decision-making process, including questions about treatment options discussed and factors upon which healthcare providers base their decisions.
Results:
A total of 108 healthcare providers responded (response rate 36%). The majority were (continence)nurses or urologists and worked in a hospital. (Continence)nurses were least often involved in the decision-making, and when involved, 53% did not discuss potential other treatment options for the underlying causes of impaired bladder emptying. Most healthcare providers base their decision on the patient characteristics.
Conclusion:
We observed differences in the decision-making process between the healthcare providers. Implementing shared decision-making can lead to more effective collaboration between the patient and healthcare provider when selecting the most appropriate type of bladder management. This could be achieved through comprehensive training supplemented by a validated decision aid.
Related Concept Videos
Surveys
Decision Making: P-value Method
First, a specific claim about the population parameter is proposed. The claim is based on the research question and is stated in a simple form. Further, an opposing statement to the claim is also stated. These statements can act as null and alternative hypotheses: a null hypothesis would be a neutral statement while the alternative hypothesis can...
Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
Decision Making: Traditional Method
First, a specific claim about the population parameter is decided based on the research question and is stated in a simple form. Further, an opposing statement to this claim is also stated. These statements can act as null and alternative hypotheses, out of which a null hypothesis would be a...
Introduction to Surveying, Plane Surveying and Geodetic Surveys
Cardiac Catheterization II: Right Heart Catheterization

