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A project led by adult continence nurses is supporting people struggling to cope with indwelling urinary catheters
When a patient comes home from hospital with a catheter in place they are at risk of infection. They may be afraid, their self-image is affected and often they feel embarrassed or even ashamed about the whole thing. So when adult continence service team lead Joanne Spence wanted to launch a continence project she knew there was a need to tread carefully. She also knew she could make a huge difference to individuals’ lives.
Nursing Standard. 33, 8, 70-72. doi: 10.7748/ns.33.8.70.s20
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