Heart Rate Variability During Urinary Bladder Catheterization in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury: Anxiety Versus Sensory Discomfort
This is a prospective, randomised study investigating the physical and psychological experience of intermittent catheterization in adult individuals following spinal cord injury (SCI).
• Male or female, 18-70 years of age
• Any chronic traumatic SCI with either motor sensory complete injury (AIS A/B, N=10) or motor sensory incomplete injury (AIS B/D, N=10).
• At least 1 year post injury, and at least 6 months from any spinal surgery
• Hand function sufficient to perform intermittent catheterization for management of urinary bladder drainage
• Must provide informed consent and be able to understand and complete study-related questionnaires (must be able to understand and speak English or have access to an appropriate interpreter as judged by the investigator)
• Willing and able to comply with clinic visit and study-related procedures