A qualitative study exploring the value of a catheter passport

Fiona Fox; Melanie De Jaeger; Geraldine Cooney; Jacqueline Robinson

doi:10.12968/bjon.2017.26.15.857

A qualitative study exploring the value of a catheter passport

Fiona Fox
, Melanie De Jaeger
, Geraldine Cooney
, Jacqueline Robinson

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Abstract

Many patients leaving hospital with a catheter do not have sufficient information to self-care and can experience physical and psychological difficulties.
AIM: This study aimed to explore how a patient-held catheter passport affects the experiences of patients leaving hospital with a urethral catheter, the hospital nurses who discharge them and the community nurses who provide ongoing care for them.
METHOD: Qualitative methods used included interviews, focus groups and questionnaires, and thematic analysis.
FINDINGS: Three major themes were reported-informing patients, informing nurses; improving catheter care, promoting self-management; and supporting transition.
CONCLUSION: The catheter passport can bridge the existing information gap, improve care, promote self-care and help patients adjust to their catheter, especially if complemented by ongoing input from a nurse or other health professional.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	857-866
Number of pages	8
Journal	British Journal of Nursing
Volume	26
Issue number	13
Early online date	9 Aug 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2017.26.15.857
Publication status	Published - 9 Aug 2017

Keywords

Catheterisation
Discharge documentation
Patient experience
Patient-held records
Self-care
Urinary catheters
Urinary tract infections

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