Patient Reported Outcomes for Bladder Management Strategies in Spinal Cord Injury

Patient Reported Outcomes for Bladder Management Strategies in Spinal Cord Injury

The investigators goal is to create a better understanding of patient reported outcomes for bladder management strategies (clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), indwelling catheter (IDC) and bladder surgery.

Our study is a longitudinal observational study between bladder management strategies, comparing outcomes measured by patient reported questionnaires.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants with acquired spinal cord injury
• Participants with neurogenic bladder
• Participants must be undergoing or starting at least one of the following bladder management treatments at the time of enrollment. a) Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) b) Have an indwelling catheter (IDC) c) Spontaneous voiding, and d) Have undergone bladder surgery
• Age 18 or older
• Willingness and ability to comply with study engagement
• Able to provide consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Degenerative spinal cord issues, such as multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular dysfunction
• Congenital spinal cord issues, such as spina bifida, myelomeningocele, or cerebral palsy
• Participants that belong to a vulnerable population (pregnant, prisoners, mentally handicapped, etc)
• Participants less than 18 years of age