A Trial of Different Methods for Bladder Drainage in Hip Surgery Patients
A Trial of Different Methods for Bladder Drainage in Hip Surgery Patients
The aim of the project is to evaluate differences between intermittent and indwelling
 catheterisation in patients with hip surgery.

 Specific objectives are to determine whether:

 -  frequencies of urinary tract problems in hospital and up to one year after discharge
 differ between patient groups treated with intermittent and indwelling catheterisation
 respectively.

 -  costs and health-effects differ between the patient groups.

 -  experiences of urinary catheterisation differ between the patient groups
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery or hip replacement due to arthrosis

 -  Age 50 years and above

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients with an indwelling catheter in situ

 -  Cognitive impairment