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  • Care of patients undergoing the removal of an indwelling urinary catheter.

    An indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter may be used in the management of various urological conditions, such as intractable incontinence and urinary retention, or as part of treatment regimens such as chemotherapy.

    Published October 4, 2020
  • Identifying incontinence and promoting continence in people living with dementia.

    Urinary and faecal incontinence are more prevalent among older people but, like dementia, incontinence is not a normal or inevitable part of ageing. The number of people living with dementia who experience continence issues is likely to be underestimated because many people avoid reporting them as a result of embarrassment and stigma, or because they think incontinence is an inevitable symptom of dementia and that nothing can be done about it.

    Published November 26, 2023
  • Managing complications associated with the use of indwelling urinary catheters.

    The insertion of an indwelling urethral urinary catheter is an invasive procedure that is commonly undertaken in healthcare settings. However, there are several risks and potential complications associated with these devices, so their use should be avoided where possible.

    Published October 25, 2020