Training IC is a complex task – and no two patients are the same…
Although patient needs will always be different, there are a number of things you can do to make sure you plan and conduct an effective IC training. In this section, you’ll find tips on what your training session should consist of as well as hands-on advice from experienced nurses. We also provide training tools that you can use and share with your patients.
There are however a number of things that can help you in planning and conducting IC training. In this theme you can find inspiration to both what your training session could consist of, learn from experienced nurses as well as find training tools you can show to or share with your patients.
Boost your knowledge
Three things to cover in an IC training session
Get a quick overview of the three key topics you must remember to cover in your IC training session.
Get tips on IC training from the expert at the frontline
Sharon Holroyd has worked in urology wards for 20 years, so she knows a thing or two about IC training. In this interview, she shares her extensive experience and gives you the key to effective patient training.
Education for you
Involving patients and relatives in ISC training
It is important to involve patients and their relatives in decisions around intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC). Learn why – and how to do it.
Continence Life Study Review
The Continence Life Study Review focuses on IC adherence. Get the holistic approach to how you can support adherence – from the first time you mention IC to your patient, through your approach to training, to the way you send your patient back into society, now as a catheter user.
Patient resources
How to perform IC – for women
Get the step-by-step user guide to showing women how to perform IC.
How to perform IC – for men
Get the step-by-step user guide to showing men how to perform IC.
Handwashing guide
Hygiene is a critical part of IC. That’s why teaching patients how to wash their hands thoroughly should always be a part of your IC training session.
Animated how-to guides
Use our animated ‘how to’ guides to teach your patients how to self-catheterise.
Evidence
Evidence on hydrophilic coated catheters
This summary presents a thorough overview of the evidence supporting the benefits of hydrophilic coated catheters compared to other intermittent catheters.
IC evidence summary
This summary presents a thorough overview of the studies supporting the conclusion that intermittent catheterisation (IC) is the gold standard for bladder management.
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