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Factors affecting clean intermittent catheterization compliance among children and adolescents with neurogenic bladder due to spina bifida and caudal regression syndrome.
Journal of Pediatric Urology 2024 Februrary 16
INTRODUCTION: Children and adolescents with neurogenic bladder often need clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) over a long period. Our study aimed to identify factors that affect CIC compliance and to determine if CIC compliance affected short-term urological outcomes among patients in Malaysia.
STUDY DESIGN: 50 patients aged 2-18 years who perform CIC were included in this cohort study. Patient compliance with CIC was evaluated using the validated Intermittent Catheterization Adherence Scale (ICAS). CIC difficulties were assessed using the validated Intermittent Catheterization Difficulty Questionnaire (ICDQ). Data was obtained on patients' co-morbidity, caregiver factors, socio-economic factors, CIC technique, access to catheters and facilities, urinary tract infections, incontinence, urology tests and treatment. Statistical analysis was performed.
RESULTS: Mean age was 6.68 ± 4.34 years. 32 (64%) patients commenced CIC within the first month of life. Mean daily CIC frequency was 4.70 ± 1.33.30 (60%) participants showed strong adherence to CIC. 39 (78%) participants were able to catheterize with no or minor difficulties. Pain (6, 12%), transient blocking sensation (6.12%), and urinary incontinence (3, 6%) were the predominant difficulties encountered. CIC performed by caregiver was associated with improved adherence compared to patient self-catheterization (p = 0.039). The mean age of participants who self-catheterized was 10.7 ± 3.7 years. Strong adherence was also observed among patients who purchased their own CIC catheters (p = 0.007). Participants with lower ICDQ score were more likely to be compliant with CIC (p = 0.007). CIC adherence was not affected by patient's age, gender, co-morbidity, mobility, caregiver factors, socio-economic factors, and age at initiation of CIC. There was no significant association between CIC adherence and febrile urinary tract infections, upper tract deterioration, and bladder stones at 6 months follow-up.
DISCUSSION: There is lower CIC adherence when a child begins to self-catheterize and healthcare providers should be alert during this period of transition. Though most patients with spina bifida have decreased urethral sensation, some patients do experience significant pain during CIC which may impact their compliance. These patients would need a review of their catheterization techniques to improve adherence. The limitations of our study are its modest sample size from a single center and short study period. Our study provides insights into the feasibility of instituting CIC in developing countries.
CONCLUSION: Strong CIC adherence was observed among patients who were catheterized by their caregiver, purchased their own CIC catheters, and encountered minimal difficulties during catheterization. CIC adherence had no effect on short-term urological outcomes.
STUDY DESIGN: 50 patients aged 2-18 years who perform CIC were included in this cohort study. Patient compliance with CIC was evaluated using the validated Intermittent Catheterization Adherence Scale (ICAS). CIC difficulties were assessed using the validated Intermittent Catheterization Difficulty Questionnaire (ICDQ). Data was obtained on patients' co-morbidity, caregiver factors, socio-economic factors, CIC technique, access to catheters and facilities, urinary tract infections, incontinence, urology tests and treatment. Statistical analysis was performed.
RESULTS: Mean age was 6.68 ± 4.34 years. 32 (64%) patients commenced CIC within the first month of life. Mean daily CIC frequency was 4.70 ± 1.33.30 (60%) participants showed strong adherence to CIC. 39 (78%) participants were able to catheterize with no or minor difficulties. Pain (6, 12%), transient blocking sensation (6.12%), and urinary incontinence (3, 6%) were the predominant difficulties encountered. CIC performed by caregiver was associated with improved adherence compared to patient self-catheterization (p = 0.039). The mean age of participants who self-catheterized was 10.7 ± 3.7 years. Strong adherence was also observed among patients who purchased their own CIC catheters (p = 0.007). Participants with lower ICDQ score were more likely to be compliant with CIC (p = 0.007). CIC adherence was not affected by patient's age, gender, co-morbidity, mobility, caregiver factors, socio-economic factors, and age at initiation of CIC. There was no significant association between CIC adherence and febrile urinary tract infections, upper tract deterioration, and bladder stones at 6 months follow-up.
DISCUSSION: There is lower CIC adherence when a child begins to self-catheterize and healthcare providers should be alert during this period of transition. Though most patients with spina bifida have decreased urethral sensation, some patients do experience significant pain during CIC which may impact their compliance. These patients would need a review of their catheterization techniques to improve adherence. The limitations of our study are its modest sample size from a single center and short study period. Our study provides insights into the feasibility of instituting CIC in developing countries.
CONCLUSION: Strong CIC adherence was observed among patients who were catheterized by their caregiver, purchased their own CIC catheters, and encountered minimal difficulties during catheterization. CIC adherence had no effect on short-term urological outcomes.
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