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Intermittent catheterisation
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common complication of intermittent urinary catheterisation that impacts a patients' overall health and quality of life.
Real-World Evidence
We conducted a Real-World evidence study to compare the effects of prelubricated (gel coated) and hydrophilic catheters on the incidence of symptoms suggestive of urinary tract infections (ssUTIs) amongst 5,296 people over a one-year study period.
Patients using prelubricated ISCs had significantly fewer ssUTIs per year (1.3 vs. 1.8). Significantly fewer patients using prelubricated catheters experienced an ssUTI (44.6% vs. 55.0%); our analysis shows that this is a difference of 20.9%.
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Act Safe: "A real world data analysis of intermittent catheterisation"
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"A Real-world Data Analysis of Intermittent Catheterisation, Showing the Impact of Prelubricated Versus Hydrophilic Catheter Use on the Occurrence of Symptoms Suggestive of Urinary Tract Infections"
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NICE Guidance
NICE guidance supports decisions on the choice of urinary catheters in guideline CG139 “Healthcare-associated infections: prevention and control in primary and community care.”
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Actreen is a great choice for intermittent catheterisation with a wide selection of easy-to-use catheters in the Actreen Hi-Lite and Actreen Mini range, suitable for men, women and paediatrics. The ‘Set’ products have an integrated collection bag that holds urine safely and securely until convenient to empty, while the ‘Cath’ variants are discreet catheters with an open end for easy drainage directly into a toilet.
Actreen catheters are coated with bacteriostatic, plant-based glycerin gel, which is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations, mainly for its lubricating moisturising and hygroscopic properties that attract, absorb and retain water. This ensures the catheter is comfortable and stays hydrated for up to an hour, giving more time to carry out each catheterisation.
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