Table 3

Percentage of appropriate catheterisation before and after intervention

Time (months)Appropriate catheter use
n (%)
Unnecessary catheter use n (%)
Baseline−112 (69)5 (31)
013 (59)9 (41)
Total25 (64)14 (36)
Stage 1113 (81)3 (19)
213 (68)6 (32)
39 (64)5 (36)
411 (65)6 (35)
57 (88)1 (12)
611 (69)5 (31)
Total64 (72.5)26 (27.5)P value 0.429
Stage 2716 (76)5 (24)
820 (87)3 (13)
916 (94)1 (6)
1031 (100)0 (0)
1125 (100)0 (0)
1224 (96)1 (4)
Total132 (92.2)10 (7.8)P value
<0.001
  • Zero months indicates pre-intervention measurements. Consistent use of interventions that target at least four key behaviours has led to significant improvement in appropriate urinary catheter use.