Postpartum urinary retention: a survey of obstetrics and gynaecology residents in the United States.

Postpartum urinary retention: a survey of obstetrics and gynaecology residents in the United States. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2020 Feb 18;:1-4 Authors: Napoe GS, Adjei NN, Cooper AC, Raker CA, Korbly NB Abstract Postpartum urinary retention (PUR) is a common and potentially morbid condition if not recognised and managed promptly. We surveyed obstetrics and gynaecology (OBGYN) residents to determine residents' knowledge of the management of PUR. A total of 168 OBGYN residents in ACGME accredited programmes in the United States completed the survey. A percentage of 30.3 reported having a PUR prevention protocol at their institution, 43.3% reported not having a protocol and 26.7% did not know whether a protocol existed. About 89.3% of participants reported having previously taken care of a patient with PUR and 17.1% reported prior formal teaching on the management of PUR. Those who reported having a protocol were more likely to report feeling comfortable managing PUR. Overall, knowledge was low for management of PUR. Given the potential morbidity associated with inadequate management of PUR, formal education and standardisation through national guidelines may help improve care of patients with PUR.Impact statementWhat is already known on this subject? PUR is a common condition and if left untreated may lead to long-term impacts on patients' health. Early recognition of the condition and appropriate management can prevent these complications. ...
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Category: OBGYN Tags: J Obstet Gynaecol Source Type: research