Rehabilitation care of patients with neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury: A literature review

Spinal cord injury can lead to bladder dysfunction, known as neurogenic bladder, which affects urine storage and emptying. This can lead to complications like urinary tract infections and kidney damage. Current treatments, including surgery and drugs, can negatively impact mental health. Intermittent catheterization is presented as a method to improve life quality, reduce psychological burden, and decrease negative emotions. Rehabilitation nursing is essential for restoring bladder function, reducing complications, and improving the quality of life for individuals with neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury. Psychological support is also important.

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  Existing treatments for neurogenic bladder, such as surgery and drugs, can negatively impact the patient's mental health to varying degrees.
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  Intermittent catheterization helps maintain bladder compliance, protects kidney function, speeds up recovery, and improves the patient's ability to live while reducing psychological burden and negative emotions.
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  Psychological counseling and compassionate care are essential for addressing the psychological issues of patients with neurogenic bladder, improving compliance with rehabilitation training, and fostering a collaborative relationship with family members.