Urinary Sheaths Research Articles

Penile urinary sheaths: a continence management system for men.

Urinary leakage is prevalent in men. To contain and manage this leakage, men are often advised about urinary devices. However, sometimes this advice does not include penile sheaths. Penile sheaths are a good way of managing urinary leakage if an individual is suitable for sheaths. This article will explore this suitability, advantages to using a sheath, reasons why sheaths may not be suitable, and will discuss optimum fitting to ensure the sheath is a secure drainage device.

What can nurses do to manage incontinence challenges in end-of-life care?

What can nurses do to manage incontinence challenges in end-of-life care?

Male urinary incontinence management: penile sheaths.

Urinary incontinence is a hidden problem that affects 14 million adults in the UK. It affects around 30% of men aged 65 and over and can have a huge effect on quality of life. Often this distressing symptom can be treated effectively. It is important to manage incontinence while the man is undergoing investigations and treatment or when treatment is not possible. This article examines the role of urinary sheaths in the management of incontinence and provides links to further information.

Male incontinence: using the urinary sheath

Urinary incontinence is a condition that can affect many people as they get older. Clare Smart offers an insight into the option of urinary sheaths, which, if used correctly, can have a positive impact on a man's quality of life

Urinary sheaths for male incontinence.

Urinary sheaths for male incontinence.

The use of urinary sheaths in male incontinence

Overall prevalence of urinary incontinence in men is 17%, rising to 31% in those men aged 85 years old or older (Anger et al, 2006). Penile sheaths, sometimes referred to as 'condom catheters', provide a reliable form of management for those men with intractable urinary incontinence. A penile sheath is a soft, flexible sleeve that fits over the penis with an anti-reflux bulbous end which culminates as a short tube that attaches to any standard urinary drainage system. Penile sheaths provide clinicians with a useful alternative to long-term urethral catheterization as they are non-invasive and consequently associated with a lower incidence of bacteraemia (Tenke et al, 2008).

Managing urinary incontinence with BioDerm® external continence device

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common problem, experienced by both men and women, and has a significant impact on quality of life. For male patients, UI can be caused by a number of conditions, including post-prostatectomy, neurogenic problems (such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury), dementia, and an overactive bladder. One way of managing male UI is through the use of urinary sheaths - containment devices which capture the urine that is voided involuntarily. This article discusses male UI and its management, looking at common problems encountered when using urinary sheaths. It goes on to describe BioDerm, a new type of continence device that could meet the needs of some groups of men, and is an alternative to the previously used external condom catheter-based system of urinary drainage.

The BioDerm external continence device: Evidence and assessment for use

Urinary incontinence is a common problem experienced by many people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke and spinal cord injury and has a signifi cant impact on quality of life. Such patients may benefi t from using products designed to contain the urine that is voided involuntarily, often used in conjunction with medication or behavioural methods to promote continence. Until recently patients have had to rely on body worn pads and pants and male patients have also had to option of wearing a condom catheter or urinary (penile) sheath. This article will review the problems encountered when using urinary sheaths and will consider BioDerm as a possible alternative to this external condom catheter based system of urinary drainage for male patients.

Urinary sheaths and drainage bags available from Manfred Sauer.

This article looks at the wide range of sheaths, adhesives and leg bags manufactured and supplied by Manfred Sauer. The company designs from the user's perspective and has a unique range of products from condom-type drainage systems to leg bags. The company also markets URIbags which are reusable, pocket-sized urinals for men and women.

Urinary sheaths and bags making an informed choice

Urinary sheaths and bags making an informed choice

The Clear Advantage urinary incontinence sheath for men

All too often in the past urinary sheaths have been dismissed as having failed their user and carer simply because they have been poorly fitted or incorrectly measured. This article looks at the progressive development of the urinary incontinence sheath, from the various ‘home-made’ appliances that people with bladder problems conjured up, to today’s more effective, more reliable products, such as the Clear Advantage all-silicone urinary incontinence sheath from Seton Continence Care.

The Clear Advantage urinary incontinence sheath for men.

All too often in the past urinary sheaths have been dismissed as having failed their user and carer simply because they have been poorly fitted or incorrectly measured. This article looks at the progressive development of the urinary incontinence sheath, from the various 'home-made' appliances that people with bladder problems conjured up, to today's more effective, more reliable products, such as the Clear Advantage all-silicone urinary incontinence sheath from Seton Continence Care.

The influence of component parts on the performance of urinary sheath systems

A quasi-experimental trial, yielding 30 data points per system, was carried out to investigate the influence of component parts on the overall performance of urinary sheath systems. Information was obtained on the effect of changing both the sheath and leg-bag. Data from the trial was supported by accurate stock-taking analysis over two periods of 4 weeks' duration when alternative systems were used in a clinical setting. Results suggest that leg-bag design profoundly influences the performance of urinary sheaths. A significant difference in the performance of two urinary sheaths in the presence of the same leg-bag was also observed. The significance of the findings for nursing practice is discussed since the optimum performance, from the components tested, was a 'hybrid' system. A continuing line of investigation is suggested whereby improvements in the composition of urinary sheath systems could be made from nursing research.