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Written information for transurethral resection of the prostate — a national audit
Author(s) -
Montgomery B.S.I.,
Venn S.N.,
Beard R.C.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1995.tb07223.x
Subject(s) - transurethral resection of the prostate , audit , medicine , ejaculation , resection , retrograde ejaculation , prostate , urology , general surgery , surgery , management , cancer , economics
Objectives To assess the use and content of written information relating to transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Materials and methods All 328 full members of the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) were requested to submit any information sheets or specialized consent forms given to patients about to undergo TURP. They were asked to record when the information was given and whether this was recorded in the notes. The sheets were analysed with reference to a nominally comprehensive list of topics suitable for inclusion in such sheets. Results One‐hundred and eleven replies were received (34%) which represents 44% of urological departments. Of those replying, only 56 used information sheets for TURP. The overall comprehensiveness of the information was surprisingly poor, with 12% omitting to mention retrograde ejaculation and 19% failing to discuss the need for a catheter. Conclusion The written information given to patients about to undergo TURP appears inadequate. There is a need for a nationally accepted information sheet that can be edited locally.