Table 2.
Challenges faced by individuals with SCI overall (n = 48), and the attribution of in- and outpatients.
| Challenges | Total (percentage) | Number inpatients (percentage inpatients)a | Number outpatients (percentage outpatients)b |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability of individual/peer to perform CIC | |||
| Total performing CIC | 23 (47.9%) | 16 (80%) | 7 (25%) |
| • Individual performs CIC | 8 (16.7%) | 6 (30%) | 2 (7.1%) |
| • Family member performs CIC | 15 (31.3%) | 10 (50%) | 5 (17.9%) |
| Unable to perform CIC | 8 (16.7%) | 2 (10%) | 6 (21.4%) |
| No need of CIC reported | 17 (35.4%) | 2 (10%) | 15 (53.6%) |
| Availability of CIC equipment | |||
| Available at home | 9 (18.8%) | 0 | 9 (32.1%) |
| Insufficiently available at home | 28 (58.3%) | 10 (50%) | 18 (64.2%) |
| Availability at home unknown | 9 (18.8%) | 9 (45%) | 0 |
| Not necessary | 2 (4.2%) | 1 (5%) | 1 (3.6%) |
| Obstacle for CIC | |||
| Insufficient hand function | 14 (29.2%) | 8 (40%) | 6 (21.4%) |
| Unable to sit properly | 15 (31.3%) | 10 (50%) | 5 (17.9%) |
| Spasticity | 7 (14.6%) | 2 (10%) | 5 (17.9%) |
| No obstacle encountered | 12 (25%) | 0 | 12 (42.9%)c |
| Greatest concern prior to starting CIC | |||
| Pain | 10 (20.8%) | 4 (20%) | 6 (21.4%) |
| Shame | 11 (22.9%) | 4 (20%) | 7 (25%) |
| Infections | 2 (4.2%) | 1 (5%) | 1 (3.6%) |
| Bleeding | 6 (12.5%) | 2 (10%) | 4 (14.3%) |
| Unable to urinate again | 13 (27.1%) | 8 (40%) | 5 (17.9%) |
| Damage to genitals, urethra and bladder | 6 (12.5%) | 1 (5%) | 5 (17.9%) |
| Individual’s satisfaction about present situation | |||
| Satisfied | 38 (79.2%) | 13 (65%) | 25 (89.3%) |
| Not satisfied | 10 (20.8%) | 7 (35%) | 3 (10.7%) |
aTotal number of inpatients: 20 individuals.
bTotal number of outpatients: 28 individuals.
cSome of outpatients reporting no obstacles are not conducting CIC at the moment of the questionnaire.