Intermittent self-catheterisation: research-based practice.

Abstract

Intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) is an effective management strategy for people who have urinary retention or postvoid residual due to urethral sphincter or detrusor dysfunction. However, some questions still need to be answered on the details of ISC. This article presents current research findings that may resolve some of the practice issues and suggests that nurses are in a prime position to implement research-based practice.