The Quality of Life of Patients Living with a Urinary Catheter and Its Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study in Egypt.

Naglaa Youssef Ashley Shepherd Catherine Susan Best Suzanne HagenWilliam MackayDebbie WaddellHanan El Sebaee

Published in: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)

The results highlight the necessity of assessing function and concern regarding urinary catheter use and its impact on QoL, as well as its determinants. Evidence-based educational programs should be designed to enhance patients' self-care abilities to relieve their sense of distress and enhance their confidence in caring for their catheters.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
risk factors
patient reported outcomes
ultrasound guided
patient reported