A Comparative Study of Catheter Flow Control Valve and Conventional Continuous Flow Catheter in Patients on Long-Term Indwelling Urinary Catheters
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Background: The comparative effectiveness of Catheter Flow Control Valves (CFCV) versus Conventional Continuous Flow Catheters (CFC) remains understudied in outpatient settings. This research evaluates the impact of using a catheter valve versus a traditional continuous drainage system on morbidity and quality of life for patients with long-term catheterization in an outpatient setting. Methods: A one-year prospective randomized study with 200 patients was carried out, with equal distribution of gender and catheter type. Data on catheter blockage, pericatheter leakage, hematuria, bladder spasms, urinary tract infections (UTI), pain scores, and patient satisfaction were collected. Chi-square and T-tests assessed the association between catheter type and clinical outcomes. Results: The CFCV group showed significantly lower rates of catheter blockage (p=0.001) and pericatheter leakage (p<0.05), with no significant difference in hematuria and bladder spasms across catheter types. Urine culture improvements were noted over time, indicating effective UTI management with improve quality of life. CFCV users reported lower pain scores and higher satisfaction (p=0.001). Conclusion: CFCV catheters are associated with fewer blockages and leakage incidents, and higher patient satisfaction compared to CFC catheters, without increasing the risk of other complications. These findings support the consideration of patient demographics and catheter type in managing long-term catheterized patients to optimize outcomes and satisfaction.
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Manasa T, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Associate Professor, Department of Urology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Prasad Mylarappa, Professor, Department of Urology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Professor, Department of Urology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Dron Sharma, MCh Resident, Department of Urology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
MCh Resident, Department of Urology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Sandeep Puvvada, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Associate Professor, Department of Urology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Yashas Mylarappa, Observer, Department of Urology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Observer, Department of Urology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
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