Affiliation:
1. Department of Urology Boston Children's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA
2. Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA
Abstract
AbstractIntroductionClean intermittent catheterization (CIC) is a well‐established method of managing lower urinary tract dysfunction. Depending on the age at introduction, caregivers might perform CIC initially but then transition responsibility to their children. Little is known about how to support families during this transition. Our aim is to learn the facilitators and challenges experienced when supporting the transition from caregiver‐led CIC to patient self‐CIC.Materials and MethodsA phenomenological approach was used to gather information from caregivers and children >12 years through semistructured interviews. Thematic analysis was utilized to generate themes around experience with the transition from caregiver‐led CIC to patient self‐CIC.ResultsOf the 40 families interviewed, 25 families underwent successful transition to patient self‐CIC. Analysis of excerpts identified a three‐step process, including (1) desiring to learn self‐CIC, (2) practical learning of CIC techniques, and (3) mastering of techniques leading to emotional and physical independence. Many families experienced challenges in transitioning to self‐CIC, including patient or caregiver reluctance, improper equipment, past negative experiences, lack of knowledge about urinary tract anatomy and function, abnormal anatomy, and/or moderate to severe intellectual disability.DiscussionAuthors reviewed interventions to address challenges and provide clinical care recommendations to enhance success during the transition to patient self‐CIC.ConclusionNo prior studies have identified this stepwise process that occurs in the transition from caregiver‐led CIC to patient self‐CIC. Healthcare providers and school officials (where indicated) can support families during this transition, with attention to facilitators and challenges identified in this study.
Subject
Urology,Neurology (clinical)
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