To evaluate the effectiveness of the self-trial without catheter (self-TWOC) pathway in patients after urological surgery.
Implemented self-TWOC pathway for eligible patients
Monitored hospital return rates
Assessed the demand for specialist nurse involvement
Successful adoption of the self-TWOC pathway reported
Elimination of hospital return visits for patients
Significant reduction in specialist nurse time required for clinics
Resumen
The self-TWOC pathway was adopted successfully by suitable patients, eliminated the need for hospital returns and reduced the need for specialist nurse time running hospital TWOC clinics.