11. DOCUMENTATION
When a patient starts to use a MEC, the following data must be collected and documented:
- Indication for using MEC
- Residual volume
- MEC type, length and size
- Problems negotiated during the procedure. [29]
A diary could help to monitor problems with the MEC as well as incontinence problems. The duration of keeping a diary depends on the individual patient patient’s problems. For an example of a diary, see Appendix E Voiding diary
Documentation has to follow local policy.
| Recommendations | LE | GR |
| Offer patients an individualised care plan based on the above criteria, bearing in mind the patient’s and caregiver’s lifestyle and the impact this will have on the patient’s quality of life [60] | 4 | C |
| Complete diary to monitor problems and assess incontinence episodes [9] | 2 | B |