Healthcare Costs Associated with Hydrophilic-Coated And Non-Coated Urinary Catheters for Intermittent Use In the United States

Abstract

This health economic evaluation simulated a cohort to compare hydrophilic-coated to non-coated catheters for intermittent catheterization. By using a Markov model, lifetime costs and catheter-related complications were investigated. Results determined that the use of hydrophilic-coated catheters save money and reduce treatment-related complications.