Interactive mHealth Applications for Caregiver Training in Urinary Catheterization: A Scoping Review.
Background/Objectives: Urinary catheterization is common across care settings, but safe management at home and during care transitions often depends on caregivers who receive limited and inconsistent training. Mobile health (mHealth) applications may support caregiver education and decision-making....
| Publicado en: | Nursing Reports Vol. 16; no. 6; pp. 194 - 211 |
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| Formato: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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MDPI
Jun2026
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