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Section 9: Next Steps
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Intermittent Self-Catheterization for Women
How to Use This Learning Module
Overview
1: How the bladder works
How the bladder works
How often should the bladder empty?
What can I do to keep my bladder healthy?
When the bladder does not empty
How do I know if my bladder is not empty?
Check Point
2: ISC and How Can It Help
3: Learning about Your Body
4: Supplies You Need for ISC
Supplies You Need for ISC
What catheter should I use?
Check Point
5: Steps for doing ISC
Steps for doing ISC
Steps
Helpful Tips
Check Point
6: Positions for ISC
7: Monitoring Your Output
Monitoring Your Output
Log Sheet
8: Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Avoiding a UTI
Check Point
9: Next Steps
10: Resources
Intermittent Self-Catheterization for Women
Section 9: Next Steps
What can I do next?
Learn as much as you can about intermittent self-catheterization (ISC). Read about it and ask questions.
Talk about ISC with your healthcare provider or clinic nurse (in person or over the phone). Make sure they answer all your questions.
Get some face to face training. Learn the right technique and how often to do it.
Once you have learned how to do intermittent self-catheterization from your healthcare provider, try it at home and practice. Do not attempt this without consulting your healthcare provider.
Keep practicing. Remember that it may take time to feel comfortable with ISC.
Related Information
Pelvic Floor Health – Alberta Health Services
Pelvic Floor First
Current as of:
July 31, 2020
Author:
Women’s Health, Alberta Health Services
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