10. DOCUMENTATION
When a patient starts catheterisation, the following data must be collected and documented:
- reasons for catheterisation
- residual volume
- frequency
- date and time of catheterisation
- catheter type, tip, length and size
- problems negotiated during the procedure
Obtain verbal or written consent before starting the procedure.
Documentation should follow local policy.
A voiding diary can be found in:
Appendix I: Voiding diary for intermittent catheterisation patients
| Recommendations | LE | GR |
| Complete a voiding diary for all intermittent catheterisation patients to assess bladder emptying | 4 | C |
| Offer patients an individualised care plan based on the above criteria, bearing in mind the patients’ and caregivers’ lifestyles and the impact this will have on the patients’ quality of life. [164] | 4 | C |