8. NURSE EDUCATION
Several articles have shown that nurses have not been trained in how to use MEC and do not educate patients in using MEC. [18,46,47]
Training in proper use and frequent monitoring of the device is needed for effective use of MEC. [16]
Table 4. Nurse education for male external catheterisation
| Maintain knowledge/skill in: | Rationale |
| Various types of MEC | To ensure the patient gets the best product for the individual situation |
| Indications for MEC | To ensure the patient meets requirements for treatment To ensure the treatment is beneficial for the patient |
| Anatomy and physiology of the urinary tract | To understand the impact of external catheters on the urinary tract To comply with requirements for catheterisation |
| Assessment of the patient before applying a MEC | To help the patient understand the benefits of treatment |
| Education and counselling of the patient | To help ensure concordance and compliance |
| Proper use and monitoring of the MEC | To ensure safe and effective use of MEC and reduce the risk of complications |