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== '''Continence''' ==
== '''Continence''' ==
Following discussion with [[Dr. Roberts]] and due to the way we use our data, our definition of "continence" differs somewhat from the Katz definition in our take on Foley catheters. In our definition a Foley catheter is to be scored as "unassisted" or as "major" depending on circumstances.
Following discussion with [[Dr. Dan Roberts]] and due to the way we use our data, our definition of "continence" differs somewhat from the Katz definition in our take on Foley catheters. In our definition a Foley catheter is to be scored as "unassisted" or as "major" depending on circumstances.
=== Unassisted ===
=== Unassisted ===
* controls urination and bowel movement completely by self.
* controls urination and bowel movement completely by self.