A study showed a reduction in infection in patients using a urinary catheter

Lack of accessibility and lack of mobility are the most obvious aspects of the challenges people face loss. However, there are less known factors that greatly influence the health and well-being of these people. Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the main problems faced by people with urination disorders who use urinary catheters. The use of appropriate products and techniques is essential to improving the routine of these patients.

A recent study provides a new paradigm about the inputs used in this process, which could help reduce the amount of UTIs these people suffer from. The survey was presented for the first time in the country to health professionals during the Second São Paulo Dental Congress. By analyzing data from more than 5,000 patients in the UK who used intermittent catheters, the study found that patients who used pre-lubricated catheters had significantly fewer UTIs compared to the group who used hydrophilic catheters. Among those who had previously used the lubricant, the average incidence of UTIs was 0.9 per patient. Among those who used hydrophilic, it averaged 1.3. The conclusion of experts is that these are significant differences.

The study also showed that 44.6% of patients who used a lubricated catheter had at least one urinary tract infection. Among those who used hydrophilic, the number reached 55%.

Trichotillomania affects people with a variety of spinal cord injuries, such as paraplegics and people with spina bifida. The use of a catheter is an important element to provide dignity and comfort so that these people do not need to use diapers, for example. However, we need to go further so that this use is safe and reduces the risk of infection. Today, hydrophilic catheters are seen as the standard for many professionals, but the study points to the advantages of using pre-lubricated catheters,” explains urologist Fabricio Carrier.

The study “Symptoms suggestive of urinary tract infections in the intermittent urinary catheter user: real evidence (RWE) based on data from UK patients”, was developed by the Sorbonne University and Hospital da Salpetriere, in France, and sponsored by B Brown. The survey was presented at this year’s edition of the European Union of Urology (EAU 21) Congress.