Systematic review of interventions for the prevention and treatment of postoperative urinary retention.

ABSTRACT: Background:Postoperative urinary retention (PO-UR) is an acute and painful inability to void after surgery that can lead to complications and delayed hospital discharge. Standard treatment with a urinary catheter is associated with a risk of infection and can be distressing, undignified and uncomfortable. This systematic review aimed to identify effective interventions for the prevention and treatment of PO-UR that might be alternatives to urinary catheterization. Methods:Electronic databases were searched from inception to September 2017. Randomized trials of interventions for the prevention or treatment of PO-UR were eligible for inclusion. Studies were assessed for risk of bias using the Cochrane (2.0) tool. Two reviewers were involved at all review stages. Where possible, data were poo

SUBMITTER: Jackson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6354194 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature