The Science Alert is a summary of the latest publications within the fields of urology and bowel care.
The findings are the results from systematic searches in the databases MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE and Google Scholar.
Throughout the year, traditional barriers for intermittent catheterization have been challenged and it has been shown that with the right support, education, aids and techniques the therapy is successful for most people suffering from bladder dysfunction.
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Gender specific challenges for women practicing intermittent catheterization is highlighted in the December issue. A common cause of urinary symptoms among women practicing intermittent catheterization is Multiple Sclerosis (MS), investigated in several papers in this issue.
The increasing cost focus within the healthcare system are exemplified in the November issue highlighting cost-effectiveness of hydrophilic-coated catheters for intermittent catheterization.
Intermittent catheterization has been practiced since 300-100BC using many innovative solutions such as river reeds, onion stems and animal fat as lubrication. In the October issue traditional barriers of intermittent catheterization are challenged.
The use and cost-effectiveness of transanal irrigation for neurogenic bowel dysfunction is highlighted in the September issue. Also several findings related to children with spina bifida and their special needs.
In the July issue the neurogenic bladder secondary to Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is in focus. The highlighted publication show readmission rates after SCI that may be preventable with better bladder and pressure area management. This issue also includes a summary of the most recent evidence behind transanal irrigation.
The June issue include the clinical guideline of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction from the Neurologic Incontinence committee of the International Consultation on Incontinence. It also focuses on a nursing perspective on clinical practice of catheters.
Use of transanal irrigation is once again highlighted and this time extra attention is given to people with Multiple Sclerosis. Pros and cons for suprapubic indwelling catheters for managing urinary retention are also investigated.
In the April issue a thorough review of intermittent catheterization is done with several key papers studying this therapy. Two review papers also touches on the use of botox in treatment of lower urinary tract disorders.
Neurogenic bowel dysfunction is in the spotlight in the March issue of the Science Alert. Urinary tract infections are also highlighted in several publications.
The February issue include a highlight article on fecal incontinence and several findings related to successful implementation of catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention programs at hospitals.
Urinary tract infection risk associated with catheterization and bladder management is highlighted in the January issue of the Science Alert.