Table 4 Possible predisposing factors for the occurrence of Urinary Tract Infection in patients with Spinal Cord Injury

Change of indwelling urethral catheter

Yes / No

Improperly inserted urethral catheter

Yes / No

Catheter blockage or partial blockage of catheter

Yes / No

Flushing of catheter to relieve obstruction

Yes / No

Bladder stone

Yes / No

Kidney stone

Yes / No

Ureteric stone

Yes / No

Distension of urinary bladder e.g. drinking lot of fluids e.g. alcoholic beverages and failure to perform catheterisation (in those who do intermittent catheterisation)

Yes / No

Failure to use a sterile catheter for intermittent catheterisation

Yes / No

Unhygienic toilet conditions for performing intermittent catheterisation

Yes / No

Unsatisfactory administration of bladder wash-outs

Yes / No

Decrease in fluid intake

Yes / No

Sexual activity which involved removal of urethral catheter prior to the sexual act, and insertion of a new catheter per urethra by the partner after completing sexual intercourse

Yes / No

Failure to change the leg bag as per schedule

Yes / No

Failure to change penile sheath daily

Yes / No