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Publication Highlight - Shamout et al 2017

Outcome comparison of different approaches to self-intermittent catheterization in neurogenic patients: a systematic review.

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This publication describes the results from a systematic review with the aim of identifying the most appropriate catheter material and catheterization technique to perform intermittent catheterization.

Urinary tract infection (UTI), bacteriuria, urethral trauma, and patient satisfaction and quality of life were compared between for example hydrophilic and non-hydrophilic catheters.

The search strategy was limited to include adults with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction only, but allowed both randomized control trials and comparative observational studies.

A total of 31 trials involving 2188 participants were included. The review did not include a meta-analysis, as the studies were heterogeneous in their definition of outcomes and studied populations.

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