Evaluation Trial of Handheld Urinal for Adult Use

Changes in fluid intake

Quantitative analysis of levels of daily fluid intake i) when using the device and ii) not using the device.

Time frame: 28 days

Change in incidence of falls associated with urinary toileting

Quantitative analysis of the number of falls incurred going to and from toilet while using the device over the 28 day study period compared to the number of falls recalled by participants going to and from the toilet during the 3 months prior to the study when not using the device. Tool: user diary and questionairre

Time frame: 28 days (3 months reported number of falls based on participant's recollection of incidence during that period)

Change in level of user independence

Quantitative assessment of number of carer interventions required to assist users with urinary toileting when using and not using the device. Tool: user diary and questionairre

Time frame: 28 days

Levels of user confidence

Qualitative self-assessments, on a three-point scale of "Not at all confident", "Reasonably confident" and "Very confident", by users of their confidence in their ability to manage urinary incontinence when using the device in a range of different orientations. Tool: questionairre

Time frame: 28 days

Convenience in use

Qualitative self-assessment by users of the convenience in use of the device relative to other continence aids used on a three-point scale: "More convenient", "Neither more nor less convenient", and "Less convenient". Tool: questionairre

Time frame: 28 days