Cost-effectiveness of hydrophilic-coated urinary catheters for individuals with spinal cord injury: A systematic review.

The cost-effectiveness of hydrophilic-coated catheters was dependent on the comparator used, the consideration of long-term effects, and the unit cost of treatment. Further studies are needed to explore the short-term and long-term effects of hydrophilic-coated catheter use on urinary tract infections and clarify the impact of hydrophilic-coated catheter use on long-term renal function. Overall, our critical evaluation of the literature suggests that the evidence is pointing toward hydrophilic-coated catheters being cost-effective, particularly when a societal perspective is applied.