Female external catheters: how to start a trial
Our podcast guest, continence nurse Elinor Howcroft, explains how a nurse-led catheter trial almost eradicated incontinence-related dermatitis on two wards, and how nurses can roll out similar innovations at their own workplace.
Our podcast guest explains how a nurse-led catheter trial successfully reduced incontinence-related dermatitis, and how nurses can roll out similar innovations
How nurse was inspired to start catheter trial
A nurse-led female external catheter trial proved hugely successful at one trust by almost eradicating incontinence-related dermatitis on two wards.
In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, continence nurse Elinor Howcroft discusses what inspired her to start the trial and the positive impact it had on staff and patients.
Ms Howcroft also shares tips and insights into how nurses can roll out similar innovations at their own workplace that can lead to changes in practice and policy.
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