Effect of a Urinary Catheter Carrying Bag on Satisfaction, Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Shame
NCT ID: NCT07053501
Last Updated: 2025-07-08
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
70 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-07-01
2023-12-31
Brief Summary
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A total of 70 patients who had been using an indwelling urinary catheter for at least three weeks were randomly assigned to either an intervention or a control group. The intervention group received a specially designed catheter carrying bag along with training on how to use it, while the control group received standard care without the carrying bag. All participants were monitored over a 21-day period.
Validated assessment tools were used to measure patient satisfaction, body image, self-esteem, and feelings of external shame at baseline and after the intervention period. The study was designed to explore whether the use of the catheter carrying bag could influence these psychosocial outcomes in individuals undergoing long-term catheterization.
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to inform future supportive care practices and explore non-pharmacological interventions that address both the physical and psychosocial needs of patients with indwelling urinary catheters.
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Detailed Description
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Participants (n=70) were adults aged 18 and older who had been using an indwelling urinary catheter for at least three weeks. Following ethical approval and informed consent, they were randomly assigned to intervention or control groups. The intervention group received a urinary catheter carrying bag along with detailed training, while the control group continued with standard care.
Data collection tools included the Patient Satisfaction-VAS, Body Image Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and The Other as Shamer Scale. Assessments were conducted before the intervention and after the 21-day follow-up period.
Statistical analyses revealed that patients using the UCCB showed significantly greater improvements in all primary outcomes compared to the control group. Regression models confirmed that the carrying bag had a significant positive effect on patient satisfaction and self-esteem, and a significant negative effect on body image disturbance and shame.
This study provides empirical evidence that a simple, low-cost supportive device can positively influence the psychological well-being of catheter users. The findings suggest that integrating such tools into standard nursing protocols may improve holistic patient care.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Intervention
Patients used a specially designed urinary catheter carrying bag for 21 days along with training.
Urinary Catheter Carrying Bag Use
A wearable catheter carrying bag was provided to participants. It was designed to conceal the urine bag and increase comfort, privacy, and psychosocial well-being. Participants received training on its use and wore it during all daily activities for 21 days.
Control
Patients received routine catheter care without any intervention.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Urinary Catheter Carrying Bag Use
A wearable catheter carrying bag was provided to participants. It was designed to conceal the urine bag and increase comfort, privacy, and psychosocial well-being. Participants received training on its use and wore it during all daily activities for 21 days.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients with an indwelling urinary catheter in place for at least 3 weeks
* Ability to communicate and provide informed consent
* Willingness to participate and comply with study procedures
Exclusion Criteria
* Presence of active urinary tract infection at the time of enrollment
* Severe physical or psychiatric condition interfering with participation
* Previous participation in a similar catheter-related intervention study
18 Years
70 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Bahar Ciftci
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Bahar Ciftci
Assistant Professor, Department of Fundamental of Nursing, Atatürk University
Locations
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Elazığ State Hospital
Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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B.30.2.ATA.0.01.00/513
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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