Urinary tract infection (UTI) can be a common complication of intermittent catheterization. This study was conducted to determine how important it is to catheter users to avoid UTIs and other complications.
A questionnaire was sent by e-mail to 769 catheter users from Germany, Italy, Sweden, the UK and the USA through a database held by Wellspect.
The participants were asked to assume a situation where they got the choice to switch to a similar catheter, which hypothetically would reduce the frequency of urinary tract infections (UTIs) including possible complications. They were also asked how much they were willing to pay in order to obtain a more effective catheter.
The study shows that patients are willing to pay more for catheters that reduce the number of UTIs. To see the full result, click the button and read the full summary of this study.
