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Highlights from the 2017 International Urology Nurse Conference

The Hollister Education First International Urology Nurse Conference was held 26th-27th September, 2017 in Haarlem, Netherlands. The theme of the conference was, Urology Nurses "Here We Are" and attendees had the opportunity to network with international colleagues, learn the latest urology standards, and share best practices.

Expand the sections below to view the conference agenda and selected presentations from our distinguished speakers:

Agenda and Speaker Biographies

Urology Nurses "Here We Are"
Tuesday, 26 September
Start	End	Function	Presenter (click links to view bios and photos)
13:00	14:00	Welcome and Commencement of the Meeting Explanation of the rotating workshops offered during the afternoon session	Rene Zonderland, NL
14:00	17:00	Workshop 1: Nursing Interventions in the Use of Catheters A Practical Session on Intermittent and Indwelling Catherisation, Problem Solving, and Best Practices	Eva Wallace, IRL Lynn Casey, IRL
14:00	17:00	Workshop 2: Universal Principles of Educating Patients on IC — What Do We Need to Know? Look at Evidence, Explore Difficult Cases, Determine How to Surmount Issues, and Develop a Risk Assessment	Prof. Hanny Corbussen-Boekhorst, NL Edith van Wijlick, NL
14:00	17:00	Workshop 3: From the Questions to the Research Project Scientific World Cafe Environment — Develop the Research Question using PICO Things Patients Do Not Ask or Dare Not Ask Their Doctors but Ask Their Nurses	Barbara Kearns, IRL Corinne Tillier, NL
18:00	19:00	Evening Education Dinner Welcome reception and "speed dating" activity (opportunity for conference attendees to network with peers from other countries)	Michael Sorkin, USA
19:00	22:00	How Literate Are Our Patients?	Dr. Michael van Balken, NL
19:00	22:00	Communication Matters — The Power of Your Words	Sanae Floyd, UK
19:00	22:00	Round Table Discussions — Aspects of Good Communication in Improving Patient Care	ALL

Wednesday, 27 September
Start	End	Function	Presenter (click links to view bios and photos)
08:00	08:30	Conference Opening and Commencement of Scientific Programme	Kay Willard, Chair Education Committee
08:30	10:00	Plenary Session 1 (45 mins per speaker):
		Overview of the challenges health care professionals face when dealing with the elderly population in relation to urological cancers	Prof. Cindy Kenis, BE
		Female Sexual Dysfunction and Continence Issues	Angela Rantell, UK
10:00	10:30	Coffee and tea break — Poster viewing in the Lobby area
10:30	12:00	Plenary Session 2 (20 mins per speaker):
		Leading the Way in Urinary Catheter Care at Letterkenny University Hospital — Insertion and Management of Urinary Catheters	Lorna Baldrick, IRL
		A descriptive study addressing patient choice for bladder emptying at trial without catheter for acute urinary retention	Sarah Wilson, UK
		Taking a vision to transform a service enhancing the patient experience: Urology Ambulatory Unit	Tracy Harrison, UK
12:00	13:00	Lunch in the Restaurant
13:00	14:30	Plenary Session 3 (20 mins per speaker):
		Patient Centered Approach in the Management of Painful Bladder Syndrome	Monica Taylor, UK
		Allied Health Professionals and Intermittent Self Catheterisation (ISC): Challenging Traditional Practice in the Acute Spinal Setting	Samantha Smith, UK
		Discussion: Urology Nurses "Here We Are" "Where Are We Going?"	Moderator: Kay Willard, UK
14:30	14:45	Coffee and tea break — Poster viewing in the Lobby area
14:45	15:30	Educational Needs of the Urology Nurse in the 21st Century	Rene Zonderland, NL
		Awards ceremony and concluding remarks	Kay Willard, Chair Education Committee

Presentations

The conference featured plenary sessions and workshops on a variety of interesting Urology Nursing topics. Click on the links below to view and download selected presentations.

Allied Health Professionals and Intermittent Self Catheterisation: Challenging Traditional Practice in the Acute Spinal Setting

Evidence-Based Practice

Health Illiteracy

Intermittent Catheterisation — What Do We Need to Know?

Patient Choice for Bladder Emptying Post Trial Without Catheter for Acute Urinary Retention

Sexual Function and Dysfunction

Things Patients Do Not Ask or Dare Not Ask Their Doctors but Ask Their Nurses

These presentations are provided courtesy of Hollister Incorporated, Libertyville, Illinois. Hollister Incorporated is not responsible for the content of this material.

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Highlights from the 2017 International Urology Nurse Conference

Urology Nurses "Here We Are"

Tuesday, 26 September

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