Effect of Urinary Catheter Removal Time on Satisfaction of Patients After Lower Limb Fracture Surgery: A Clinical Trial

Background and Objectives The patients undergoing lower limb fracture surgery face with several complications problems. One of these is related to use urinary catheters their indwelling which may affect the patients’ satisfaction. This study aims determine effect catheter removal time on satisfaction surgery. Subjects Methods a non-randomized clinical trial that was conducted during 2018-2019 in Tehran, Iran. By using convenience sampling method, 84 orthopedic department Imam Khomeini Bank Melli hospitals were selected divided into three groups 28: Catheter after 24 hours, 48 72 hours. data collected through self-reporting interview. hours catheterization voluntary urination, they completed demographic form patient questionnaire. gathered analyzed by descriptive inferential statistics SPSS software, version 16. Results All showed high urination there no significant difference among (P=0.86). Regarding overall satisfaction, (P=0.031), where higher 24-hour catheterization. Conclusion Early associated