A comparative study of two types of urinary sheath

Pemberton, Pamela RGN
Brooks, Anthony BSc, CertEd, RN, DEN
Eriksen, Christina Mai
Frost, Sue RGN
Graham, Sue RGN, DN, DPSN
Greenman, Linda BSc, RGN
Hannigan, Helen RGN
Looms, Dagnia PhD, MSc
Moran, Sandra BA, RGN
Nielsen, Pia Norup MD
Ollerhead, Debra BSc, RGN
Shaw, Judith RGN, DN
Williams, David BSc, RGN

Pamela Pemberton, RGN, is continence team leader, Warrington PCT
Anthony Brooks, BSc, CertEd, RN, DEN, is continence nurse specialist adviser, Canterbury and Coastal PCT
Christina Mai Eriksen, is clinical trial manager
Sue Frost, RGN, is clinical research nurse, Coloplast A/S
Sue Graham, RGN, DN, DPSN, is clinical nurse specialist, continence care, Solihull PCT
Linda Greenman, BSc, RGN, is clinical nurse specialist in continence, Halifax PCT
Helen Hannigan, RGN, is clinical nurse specialist in continence care, Solihull PCT
Dagnia Looms, PhD, MSc, is scientific clinical outcome manager, Coloplast A/S
Sandra Moran, BA, RGN, is highly specialist nurse, continence adviser, North Liverpool PCT
Pia Norup Nielsen, MD, is clinical development manager, Coloplast A/S
Debra Ollerhead, BSc, RGN, is clinical lead/continence nurse specialist, Bebington and West Wirral PCT
Judith Shaw, RGN, DN, Dip health promotion, is lead nurse for continence care, Rugby PCT
David Williams, BSc, RGN, is highly specialist nurse, continence adviser, North Liverpool PCT.

This article has been double-blind peer-reviewed.

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Nursing Times 102(7):p 36-41, February 14, 2006.

Aim

The aim of this study was to compare the newly developed Conveen Optima urinary sheath with the established Clear Advantage urinary sheath in terms of patient satisfaction and preference.

Method

This was a randomised, prospective, open, crossover study, in which each participant tested 10 urinary sheaths.

Results

Conveen Optima provided a higher feeling of security, was easier to handle and apply and was more comfortable to wear than Clear Advantage. Furthermore, Conveen Optima was easier to apply with gloves. Finally, the overall product preference for the Conveen Optima sheath was 67 per cent.

Conclusion

The new Conveen Optima urinary sheath was found to perform better than the well-established Clear Advantage sheath.

Declaration of interest

This study was funded by Coloplast A/S.