The burden of illness in initiating intermittent catheterization: an analysis of German health care claims data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intermittent catheterization (IC) is a common medical technique to drain urine from the bladder when this is no longer possible by natural means. The objective of this study was to evaluate the standard of care and the burden of illness in German individuals who perform intermittent catheterization and obtain recommendations for improvement of care.

Methods

A descriptive study with a retrospective, longitudinal cohort design was conducted using the InGef research database from the German statutory health insurance claims data system. The study consisted of individuals with initial IC use in 2013-2015.

Results

Within 3 years 1100 individuals with initial IC were identified in the database (~ 19,000 in the German population). The most common IC indications we

SUBMITTER: Angermund A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8028779 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature