Lebensqualität bei Trägern eines suprapubischen oder transurethralen Harnblasenkatheters als lebenslange Dauerversorgung

Wiedemann A, Gedding C, Heese M, Stein J, Manseck A, Kirschner-Hermanns R, Karstedt H, Schorn A, Wagner A, Moll , Unger U, Eisenhardt A, Bannowsky A, Linne C, Wirz S, Brammen E, Heppner HJ (2021)


Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2021

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DOI: 10.1007/s00120-021-01642-1

Abstract

Background: The insertion of a Foley catheter (FC) or a suprapubic catheter (SPC) in lifelong intent is an intervention with significant complications, comorbidities and impact on the further life that has not yet been analyzed. Methodology: The analysis was based on a validated assessment of catheter-related QoL with 25 items in 5 domains and applied to patients with a Foley or suprapubic catheter in lifelong indication and with the catheter in place for at least 3 months. Assessment data were enriched with information on the type and diameter of the catheter as well as demographic data. Results: Questionnaires from 357 patients (260 male, 97 female, 193 with suprapubic catheter, 162 with Foley catheter, 2 no information) were included in the study. Patients with a Foley catheter were significantly older than patients with a suprapubic catheter (78.9 ± 11.1 years vs. 74.4. ± 12.6 years, p < 0.001). The average QoL score was 4.1 points on a scale from 1 (maximum impairment of QoL) to 5 (no impairment of QoL) indicating a moderately negative impact on QoL. Scores below the average were mainly driven and accompanied by a fear of urine leakage, urine odor, painful catheter changes and urinary infections increasing with age. Additionally, patients were worried about negative effects on their daily life activities due to the catheter. These worries seemed to be more pronounced in females with urinary incontinence, patients with a catheter size ≥ 18 Ch. and with an age of < 70 years. The type of catheter showed a greater impact on the QoL in females with suprapubic catheters when compared with males in contrast to patients with transurethral catheters. Conclusion: The results of the study provide further information for the medical clarification for patients and caregivers, having to decide between a lifelong catheter drainage or alternatives, such as provision of an aid or surgical recanalization.

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Wiedemann, A., Gedding, C., Heese, M., Stein, J., Manseck, A., Kirschner-Hermanns, R.,... Heppner, H.J. (2021). Lebensqualität bei Trägern eines suprapubischen oder transurethralen Harnblasenkatheters als lebenslange Dauerversorgung. Urologe. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-021-01642-1

MLA:

Wiedemann, A., et al. "Lebensqualität bei Trägern eines suprapubischen oder transurethralen Harnblasenkatheters als lebenslange Dauerversorgung." Urologe (2021).

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