• Der Urologe. Ausg. A · Apr 2015

    [Nation-wide questionnaire of cathether use in Germany].

    • F C von Rundstedt, S Roth, S Degener, D Lazica, A Schroeder, and M J Mathers.
    • Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Helios Klinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten-Herdecke, Heusner Straße 40, 42283, Wuppertal, Deutschland, fvonrundstedt@googlemail.com.
    • Urologe A. 2015 Apr 1; 54 (4): 542-7.

    BackgroundDespite the costs that the national health care system faces with regard to treatment of urinary incontinence and related use of urinary catheters, only limited research has been focused on the subject. In collaboration with the German Association of Urologists, we conducted an online-based survey to learn more about the use of urinary catheters and the care of patients in the outpatient setting.MethodsA comprehensive online survey consisting of 26 questions was sent to all members of the "German Federation of Urologists" (Berufsverband der Deutschen Urologen) in an e-mail. The participation was anonymous and participants were able to complete the survey only once. Data analysis was carried out by the survey provider.ResultsOf the 1407 urologists to whom the survey was sent, 482 answered the survey and 406 (84%) responded to all the questions. According to the survey the replacement of urinary catheters is most commonly carried out by the urologist (59%). The replacement of a catheter is usually performed in the urologists' office (59%). In an emergency setting, patients with an obstructed or displaced catheter are most likely to be taken to the nearest hospital where qualified personnel are on duty and can assist. For long-term urinary drainage in male patients, the suprapubic catheter is the primary choice (61%). In female patients, suprapubic and transurethral catheters are more evenly distributed (36% vs. 31%).ConclusionThe response rate of 34% to the survey indicates that there is an interest in this topic. The results of the survey suggest that patient care involving a urinary catheter in Germany is subject to heterogeneous indications and standards of care. The management of patients with urinary catheters continues to be a responsibility of the urologist.

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