COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from the 2016 Urinary Catheter Fear Survey will be revealed via news release on May 3 at 5:30 a.m. PST. The survey of more than 1,000 adults, conducted by ORC International on behalf of PercuVision, will reveal how fearful Americans are about Foley catheters and the procedure's impact on healthcare costs.
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Results from the 2016 Urinary Catheter Fear Survey, a national snapshot of how different demographics feel about urinary catheterizations. |
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ORC International on behalf of PercuVision, who will be exhibiting at the American Urological Association's Annual Meeting in San Diego, Calf. May 6-10, 2016 (Booth #4943); Errol Singh, M.D., CEO of PercuVision and a leading urologist, is available for media interviews to discuss the survey findings. |
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Survey results issued on May 3, 2016 at 5:30 a.m. PST and available at www.PercuVision.com, as well as through PR Newswire or via e-mail upon media request. |
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Research finds that 20 percent of hospital patients undergo a urinary catheterization, which is the second most common procedure following intravenous therapy. The procedure, however, often leads to complications including infections. The goal of the survey is to better understand the public's fears and elevate the discussion around Foley catheters. |
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For an embargoed advance copy of the survey results, or to schedule an interview with survey spokesman Dr. Errol Singh, please contact George Medici via e-mail at gmedici@pondel.com or by calling 310-279-5980. |
About PercuVision
PercuVision® LLC's mission is to improve patient care and safety by applying micro fiber-optic bundle technology to common global medical procedures. The DirectVision® line of products use patented micro-endoscope technologies to bring vision to blind medical devices. More information on the company can be found by visiting www.PercuVision.com.
About ORC International
ORC International is a leader in the art of business intelligence. Its teams are passionate about discovering what engages people around the world. By combining quality data, smart synthesis and best in class digital platforms, ORC International delivers the insight that powers the growth and drives the future of their business.
SOURCE PercuVision® LLC