Self-discontinuation of Urinary Catheters in a Rural Population

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. Known urinary tract abnormalities (e.g., urethral strictures, neurogenic bladder) that may affect voiding.
• •2. Diagnosis of voiding dysfunction prior to surgery with need to self-catheterize.
• •3. Perioperative complication that necessitates indwelling catheter for a specific duration of time.
• •4. Joint surgeries that would affect ability to comply with study methods (e.g. that necessitates longer inpatient admission or reduces mobility beyond that normal for postop patients after gynecologic surgery)
• •5. Presence of significant cognitive or physical impairments that limit the ability to comply with study procedures.