Interventions Post Catheter Removal (iPCaRe) in the Acute Care Setting: An Evidence- and Consensus-Based Algorithm. Issue 6 (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gray, Mikel; Beeson, Terrie; Kent, Dea; Mackey, Dianne; McNichol, Laurie; Thompson, Donna L.; Engberg, Sandra
• Is Part Of: Journal of WOCN. Volume 47:Issue 6(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: Absorbent pads -- Bladder management -- External collection device -- Indwelling urinary catheter -- Intermittent urethral catheterization -- Support surfaces -- Toileting program -- Urinary incontinence -- Urinary retention; Abdomen -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Abdomen -- Wounds and injuries -- Nursing -- Periodicals; Bedsores -- Nursing -- Periodicals; Fecal incontinence -- Nursing -- Periodicals; Enterostomy -- Nursing -- Periodicals; Urinary incontinence -- Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000704
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1071-5754

Abstract

Abstract : Despite advances in the prevention of catheter-acquired urinary tract infections achieved by programs that include removal of the indwelling urinary catheter at the earliest possible time, evidence guiding bladder and incontinence management strategies following discontinuation of a catheter is sparse. To address this gap and guide best practice, the WOCN Society appointed a Task Force to develop an evidence- and consensus-based algorithm guiding clinical decision-making for effective bladder and incontinence management strategies after indwelling urinary catheter removal. This article describes the design and development of the algorithm, consensus-based statements used to guide best practice in this area, and its content validation.