Table 3.
The main complication as reported by individuals conducting CIC overall (n = 23), and with specification of in- and outpatient attribution.
| Complications of CIC | Total having the complication (percentage) | Number inpatients (percentage of inpatients)a | Number outpatients (percentage of outpatients)b |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTI with fever | 9 (39.2%) | 4 (25%) | 5 (71%) |
| Urethral bleeding upon initiation of CIC | 7 (30.5%) | 7 (44%) | 0 |
| Pain during CIC | 1 (4.3%) | 1 (6%) | 0 |
| Urine leakage causing pressure sores | 1 (4.3%) | 0 | 1 (14.5%) |
| Urethral stricture | 1 (4.3%) | 0 | 1 (14.5%) |
| No complication | 4 (17.4%) | 4 (25%) | 0 |
CIC clean intermittent catheterisation, UTI urinary tract infection.
aTotal number of inpatients conducting CIC: 16 individuals.
bTotal number of outpatients conducting CIC: 7 individuals.