Enabling school staff to undertake clean intermittent catheterisation
Searles, J.
Nursing Times 106(47): 22; 24
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 21322425 Document Number: 647574
Successful clean intermittent catheterisation depends on the ability of the child, parents and carers to undertake the procedure and effectively integrate it into both home and school life. Paediatric continence nurses need to support this process by addressing the concerns and anxieties of school staff. Inconsistencies in practice and the absence of local policy can exacerbate concerns and anxiety. This article highlights the main issues surrounding use of CIC in schools and discusses them in the light of current legislation and guidance.