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Research Article
A pilot study of self-monitoring urine flow in people with long-term urinary catheters†
Article first published online: 16 APR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/nur.20281
Copyright © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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How to Cite
Wilde, M. H. and Brasch, J. (2008), A pilot study of self-monitoring urine flow in people with long-term urinary catheters. Research in Nursing & Health, 31: 490–500. doi: 10.1002/nur.20281
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The authors gratefully acknowledge the support of the School of Nursing Center for Research and Evidence Based Practice including, Harriet Kitzman, PhD, RN, FAAN, Associate Dean for Research and the Director of the Center; Beth Anson, MS, Senior Information Analyst; and Xin Tu, PhD, Professor, Department of Biostatistics University of Rochester.
Publication History
- Issue published online: 5 SEP 2008
- Article first published online: 16 APR 2008
- Manuscript Accepted: 14 FEB 2008
Funded by
- Faculty Research Grant, University of Rochester, School of Nursing
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Keywords:
- self-monitoring;
- self-management;
- urinary catheter;
- intervention research
Abstract
Self-monitoring of urine flow may be beneficial in preventing catheter-related problems. An intervention was pilot tested using a single group design with 11 individuals over 6 months. Feasibility of the intervention, performance of new measures (awareness, self-monitoring, and self- management of urine flow), and health outcomes were assessed. The intervention was well received by participants, none of whom withdrew voluntarily from the study. All data were collected at intake, and bimonthly at 2, 4, and 6 months. Nine of 11 participants reported that the intervention had helped them to pay attention to fluid intake. Episodes of UTI decreased over the course of the intervention, with the greatest drop between 2 and 4 months. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health 31:490–500, 2008