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. 2023 Nov 20;64(3 Suppl 1):E1-E89.
doi: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2023.64.3s1. eCollection 2023 Sep.

Feasibility study on a new enhanced device for patients with intermittent catheterization (LUJA)

Giovanna Elisa Calabrò  1   2 , Floriana D'Ambrosio  1 , Francesca Orsini  3 , Ciro Pappalardo  1 , Anna Scardigno  1 , Filippo Rumi  3 , Alessandra Fiore  3 , Roberto Ricciardi  2 , Americo Cicchetti  3
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Feasibility study on a new enhanced device for patients with intermittent catheterization (LUJA)

Giovanna Elisa Calabrò et al. J Prev Med Hyg. .
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The UTI risk factors model with its four domains [18].
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Study selection process (PRISMA flow diagram).
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Study selection process (PRISMA flow diagram).
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PRISMA statement flow diagram.
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PRISMA statement flow diagram.
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Model structure.
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Breakdown of discounted costs.
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Cost-effectiveness plane.
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Cost-effectiveness acceptability curve (CEAC).
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(a) Catheter with internal connector. (b) Enlargement of the flextip area and (c) the micro-holes of the catheter (Coloplast, 2021).
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Clinical protocol for the Luja device study.
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