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Comparison 1 Sterile technique versus clean technique, Outcome 1 Number with asymptomatic bacteriuria.
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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1 Sterile technique versus clean technique, Outcome 1 Number with asymptomatic bacteriuria.

Comparison 1 Sterile technique versus clean technique, Outcome 2 Number with symptomatic UTI.
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Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1 Sterile technique versus clean technique, Outcome 2 Number with symptomatic UTI.

Comparison 1 Sterile technique versus clean technique, Outcome 7 Weeks to onset of symptomatic UTI.
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Analysis 1.7

Comparison 1 Sterile technique versus clean technique, Outcome 7 Weeks to onset of symptomatic UTI.

Comparison 2 Coated versus uncoated catheter, Outcome 1 Number with asymptomatic bacteriuria.
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Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2 Coated versus uncoated catheter, Outcome 1 Number with asymptomatic bacteriuria.

Comparison 2 Coated versus uncoated catheter, Outcome 2 Number with symptomatic UTI.
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Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2 Coated versus uncoated catheter, Outcome 2 Number with symptomatic UTI.

Comparison 2 Coated versus uncoated catheter, Outcome 4 Number with stricture formation.
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Analysis 2.4

Comparison 2 Coated versus uncoated catheter, Outcome 4 Number with stricture formation.

Comparison 2 Coated versus uncoated catheter, Outcome 5 Number with microscopic haematuria.
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Analysis 2.5

Comparison 2 Coated versus uncoated catheter, Outcome 5 Number with microscopic haematuria.

Comparison 2 Coated versus uncoated catheter, Outcome 10 Number reporting preference.
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Analysis 2.10

Comparison 2 Coated versus uncoated catheter, Outcome 10 Number reporting preference.

Comparison 3 Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter, Outcome 1 Number with asymptomatic bacteriuria.
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Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3 Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter, Outcome 1 Number with asymptomatic bacteriuria.

Comparison 3 Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter, Outcome 2 Number with symptomatic UTI.
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Analysis 3.2

Comparison 3 Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter, Outcome 2 Number with symptomatic UTI.

Comparison 3 Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter, Outcome 5 Number with microscopic haematuria.
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Analysis 3.5

Comparison 3 Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter, Outcome 5 Number with microscopic haematuria.

Comparison 3 Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter, Outcome 7 Weeks to onset of symptomatic UTI.
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Analysis 3.7

Comparison 3 Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter, Outcome 7 Weeks to onset of symptomatic UTI.

Comparison 3 Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter, Outcome 11 Preference score.
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Analysis 3.11

Comparison 3 Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter, Outcome 11 Preference score.

Comparison 1. Sterile technique versus clean technique

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Number with asymptomatic bacteriuria Show forest plot

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.97 [0.47, 2.03]

1.1 uncoated (sterile catheter) both arms

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.97 [0.47, 2.03]

1.2 single use (uncoated, sterile catheter) versus multiple use (uncoated, clean catheter)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 Number with symptomatic UTI Show forest plot

3

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2.1 uncoated (sterile catheter) both arms

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.2 single use (uncoated, sterile catheter) versus multiple use (uncoated, clean catheter)

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Number with urethral trauma/bleeding

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3.1 uncoated (sterile catheter) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Number with stricture formation

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.1 uncoated (sterile catheter) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 Number with microscopic haematuria

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.1 uncoated (sterile catheter) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6 Number with urethritis, epididymitis, or orchitis

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.1 uncoated (sterile catheter) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7 Weeks to onset of symptomatic UTI Show forest plot

3

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

7.1 uncoated (sterile catheter) both arms

1

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7.2 single use (uncoated) versus multiple use (uncoated)

2

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8 Number reporting satisfaction with catheter product

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.1 uncoated (sterile catheter) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9 Number reporting comfort and ease of insertion

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.1 uncoated (sterile catheter) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10 Number reporting preference

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.1 uncoated (sterile catheter) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

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Comparison 1. Sterile technique versus clean technique
Comparison 2. Coated versus uncoated catheter

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Number with asymptomatic bacteriuria Show forest plot

1

11

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.17 [0.01, 2.92]

1.1 sterile technique and catheter (both arms)

1

11

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.17 [0.01, 2.92]

1.2 clean technique (sterile catheter) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.3 single use (sterile catheter) clean technique versus multiple use (clean catheter) clean technique

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 Number with symptomatic UTI Show forest plot

4

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2.1 sterile technique and catheter (both arms)

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.2 sterile catheter (clean technique) both arms

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.3 single use (sterile catheter) clean technique versus multiple use (clean catheter) clean technique

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Number with urethral trauma/bleeding

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3.1 sterile technique and catheter (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3.2 sterile catheter (clean technique) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3.3 single use (sterile catheter) clean technique versus multiple use (clean catheter) clean technique

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Number with stricture formation Show forest plot

1

58

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.92 [0.17, 92.43]

4.1 sterile technique and catheter (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.2 sterile catheter (clean technique) both arms

1

58

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.92 [0.17, 92.43]

4.3 single use (sterile catheter) clean technique versus multiple use (clean catheter) clean technique

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 Number with microscopic haematuria Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

5.1 sterile technique and catheter (both arms)

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.2 sterile catheter (clean technique) both arms

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.3 single use (sterile catheter) clean technique versus multiple use (clean catheter) clean technique

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6 Number with urethritis, epididymitis, or orchitis

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.1 sterile technique and catheter (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.2 sterile catheter (clean technique) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.3 single use (sterile catheter) clean technique versus multiple use (clean catheter) clean technique

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7 Weeks to onset of symptomatic UTI

0

0

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7.1 sterile technique and catheter (both arms)

0

0

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7.2 sterile catheter (clean technique) both arms

0

0

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7.3 single use (sterile catheter) clean technique versus multiple use (clean catheter) clean technique

0

0

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8 Number reporting satisfaction with catheter product

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.1 sterile technique and catheter (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.2 sterile catheter (clean technique) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.3 single use (sterile catheter) clean technique versus multiple use (clean catheter) clean technique

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9 Number reporting comfort and ease of insertion

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.1 sterile technique and catheter (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.2 sterile catheter (clean technique) both arms

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.3 single use (sterile catheter) clean technique versus multiple use (clean catheter) clean technique

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10 Number reporting preference Show forest plot

1

58

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.70 [0.73, 3.93]

10.1 sterile technique and catheter (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.2 sterile catheter (clean technique) both arms

1

58

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.70 [0.73, 3.93]

10.3 single use (sterile catheter) clean technique versus multiple use (clean catheter) clean technique

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

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Comparison 2. Coated versus uncoated catheter
Comparison 3. Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Number with asymptomatic bacteriuria Show forest plot

1

66

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.06 [0.66, 1.72]

1.1 uncoated catheter, clean technique (both arms)

1

66

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.06 [0.66, 1.72]

1.2 coated versus uncoated (clean technique both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.3 sterile technique versus clean technique (uncoated catheter both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 Number with symptomatic UTI Show forest plot

4

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2.1 uncoated catheter, clean technique (both arms)

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.2 coated versus uncoated (clean technique both arms)

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.3 sterile technique versus clean technique (uncoated catheter both arms)

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.4 coated (sterile technique) versus uncoated (clean technique)

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Number with urethral trauma/bleeding

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3.1 uncoated catheter, clean technique (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3.2 coated versus uncoated (clean technique both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3.3 sterile technique versus clean technique (uncoated catheter both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Number with stricture formation

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.1 uncoated catheter, clean technique (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.2 coated versus uncoated (clean technique both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.3 sterile technique versus clean technique (uncoated catheter both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 Number with microscopic haematuria Show forest plot

1

30

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.48 [0.24, 0.95]

5.1 uncoated catheter, clean technique (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.2 coated versus uncoated (clean technique both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.3 sterile technique versus clean technique (uncoated catheter both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.4 coated versus uncoated

1

30

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.48 [0.24, 0.95]

6 Number with urethritis, epididymitis, or orchitis

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.1 uncoated catheter, clean technique (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.2 coated versus uncoated (clean technique both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.3 sterile technique versus clean technique (uncoated catheter both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7 Weeks to onset of symptomatic UTI Show forest plot

2

85

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.11 [‐0.64, 0.43]

7.1 uncoated catheter, clean technique (both arms)

1

39

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.38 [‐1.55, 2.31]

7.2 coated versus uncoated (clean technique both arms)

0

0

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7.3 sterile technique versus clean technique (uncoated catheter both arms)

1

46

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.15 [‐0.71, 0.41]

8 Number reporting satisfaction with catheter product

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.1 uncoated catheter, clean technique (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.2 coated versus uncoated (clean technique both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.3 sterile technique versus clean technique (uncoated catheter both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9 Number reporting comfort and ease of insertion

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.1 uncoated catheter, clean technique (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.2 coated versus uncoated (clean technique both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.3 sterile technique versus clean technique (uncoated catheter both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10 Number reporting preference

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.1 uncoated catheter, clean technique (both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.2 coated versus uncoated (clean technique both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.3 sterile technique versus clean technique (uncoated catheter both arms)

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.4 coated versus uncoated

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

11 Preference score Show forest plot

1

30

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐1.60 [‐3.57, 0.37]

11.1 uncoated catheter, clean technique (both arms)

0

0

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

11.2 coated versus uncoated (clean technique both arms)

1

30

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐1.60 [‐3.57, 0.37]

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Comparison 3. Single use (sterile) versus multiple use (clean) catheter