Intermittent self catheterisation with hydrophilic, gel reservoir, and non-coated catheters: a systematic review and cost effectiveness analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the most effective and cost effective type of catheter for patients performing intermittent self catheterisation in the community.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis. Results were incorporated into a probabilistic Markov model to compare lifetime costs and quality adjusted life years (QALYs).

Data sources

We searched Medline, Embase, and Cochrane and Cinahl databases from 2002 to 18 April 2011 to identify studies comparing hydrophilic, gel reservoir, and non-coated intermittent catheters. Earlier guidelines were used to identify papers published before 2002. To capture studies comparing clean and sterile non-coated intermittent self catheterisation, each database was searched from its date of inception to 18 April 2011.

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SUBMITTER: Bermingham SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3541473 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature