Intermittent self-catheterisation in women
Intended for healthcare professionals

Nursing Standard

A&S Science Previous     Next

Intermittent self-catheterisation in women

Angie Rantell Senior nurse, Department of Urogynaecology, King’s College Hospital, London
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Twitter Share to Twitter More...

This article reviews intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) in women, including the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure. It will also discuss barriers that patients may face when learning to perform ISC and how healthcare professionals can support patients in overcoming any difficulties. Finally, the article will address common complaints and concerns of patients who regularly perform ISC and suggests how these can be prevented or improved.

Nursing Standard. 26, 42, 61-68. doi: 10.7748/ns2012.06.26.42.61.c9164

Correspondence

angela.rantell@nhs.net

Peer review

This article has been subject to double blind peer review

Keywords :

Bladder emptying - self-catheterisation - urinary incontinence - voiding problems

Want to read more?

RCNi-Plus
Already have access? Log in

or

3-month trial offer for £5.25/month

Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months
RCNi Plus users have full access to the following benefits:
  • Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals
  • RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time
  • NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track with your progress
  • Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
  • A customisable dashboard with over 200 topics
Subscribe

Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now

Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more

Organisational access
Read this article via your institutional log in or pair token
Don’t have access via your organisation? Recommend to your librarian

20 June 2012 / Vol 26 issue 42

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIGITAL EDITION

SUBSCRIBE

Journals