Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss key research resulting in the development of the Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Risk Factor Model
  • Describe the role UTI plays in acceptance and continuous use of intermittent catheterization (IC) in the community
  • Discuss the definitions, diagnoses, and perceptions associated with UTI
  • Apply the UTI risk factor model domains in two, community dwelling, IC patient case studies
  • Describe current medical and nursing practice in bladder management via IC, choice of catheter solutions, opportunities for research and development of practice guidelines / standards.