Browse the latest research summaries in the field of urology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Biomedicines, 2023 • July 7, 2023
This study examined the microbiological burden and catheter surface changes associated with short-term reuse. Catheter surface changes and the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria were evident fo...
KEY FINDING: Catheter swab cultures showed no growth after 48 h (47.8%), skin flora (28.9%), mixed flora (17.8%), or bacterial growth (5.5%).
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • August 1, 2023
This cross-sectional study examined the temporal burden associated with cleaning catheters for re-use among adults with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study revealed that individuals with tetraplegia s...
KEY FINDING: Preparing catheters for re-use is time-intensive and difficult for people with higher SCI level, severity and more pronounced upper limb motor impairment.
Journal of International Medical Research, 2023 • August 1, 2023
This case report describes a 45-year-old male with a spinal cord injury who developed bilateral subconjunctival hemorrhages following urinary catheter removal and the use of abdominal pressure to urin...
KEY FINDING: The patient developed subconjunctival hemorrhages in both eyes after urinary catheter removal and increased abdominal pressure to urinate while on anticoagulation therapy.
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023 • December 1, 2023
This study examined the impact of CISC training timing on treatment adherence and urinary tract infections in patients with neurogenic urinary retention. It compared patients trained immediately after...
KEY FINDING: The timing of CISC training (immediate vs. delayed) does not significantly affect adherence to the prescribed catheterization frequency.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This multicenter study evaluated the appropriateness of ASB and UTI management in patients with NB. It identified factors associated with inappropriate diagnosis and treatment to improve the quality o...
KEY FINDING: Nearly all ASB encounters had appropriate diagnosis (98%).
Scientific Reports, 2023 • October 11, 2023
This study aimed to understand the status of UTIs and bladder management in Chinese community-based SCI patients. The findings indicate a higher prevalence of UTIs in this population compared to devel...
KEY FINDING: The prevalence of UTIs in Chinese community SCI patients was 72.9%, higher than reported in developed countries.
PLOS ONE, 2023 • November 1, 2023
This qualitative study explored the perceptions, experiences, and beliefs regarding urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients with neurogenic bladder (NB). It involved virtual focus groups with 23 V...
KEY FINDING: Caregivers play a crucial role in UTI management by enabling access to care, helping recognize symptoms, and aiding in understanding medical information.
Spinal Cord, 2023 • December 1, 2023
This study shows that performing routine urine cultures resulted in increased unnecessary antibiotic treatment. This study emphasized the importance of patient and health care professional education o...
KEY FINDING: Over half (54%) of the cohort received a urine culture during their annual exam visit, of whom 57% (2910) had a positive culture.
Frontiers in Medicine, 2023 • November 17, 2023
This retrospective study aimed to investigate the occurrence rate of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the early phase after performing intermittent catheterization (IC) and to explore the possible f...
KEY FINDING: UTI after performing IC is prevalent among people with SCI.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • July 1, 2023
This pilot study investigated the impact of intravesical Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) on the urobiome of adults with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) who use intermittent cathete...
KEY FINDING: The urobiomes were characterized by four dominant phyla (>1%): Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, and Actinobacteria.