This study is testing an "Empowerment Program" for Veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI) or disease (SCI/D) who have neurogenic bladders. The program aims to help you make informed decisions about bladder symptoms and avoid unnecessary antibiotic treatments for asymptomatic bacteriuria (bacteria in the urine without symptoms of infection). This is important because frequent antibiotic use can lead to antibiotic resistance, making infections harder to treat. You would receive the program materials by email or mail, and a research team member would guide you through the training. The study will measure your quality of life related to incontinence after 12 months to see if the program is helpful. To join, you must be a Veteran with SCI/D and a neurogenic bladder, have had at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) in the past year, and have access to a telephone. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 30 participants.

Study design

This is an interventional study, meaning participants will receive a specific program. It aims to enroll 30 participants.

What's involved

Participants will receive program materials via email and/or mail, and a research team member will conduct empowerment training by walking them through the manual and materials.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your quality of life will be measured at 12 months after starting the program.

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