Perceived Value of a Urinary Catheter Self-Management Program in the Home

• DOI: 10.1097/nhh.0b013e3182a89791
• Publication Date: 2013-09-27T22:35:36Z
• Authors: Mary H. Wilde; Feng Zhang; Eileen Fairbanks; Shivani Shah; Margaret V. McDonald; Judith Brasch
• Keywords: Urinary catheter; Value (mathematics)

A long-term indwelling urinary catheter intervention was tested in a randomized trial that is described this article. The perceived value of the to users, one study's specific aims, assessed at end their 12-month participation and reported here. Study participants' responses, our findings, implications for home healthcare are discussed.