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Antić A, Pavčnik M, Lukanović A, Matjašič M, Lukanović D. Magnetic stimulation in the treatment of female urgency urinary incontinence: a systematic review. Int Urogynecol J 2023; 34:1669-1676. [PMID: 36877276 PMCID: PMC10415412 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05492-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS This systematic review analyzes published studies about magnetic stimulation (MS) treatment for UUI and determines whether this treatment is effective and non-invasive. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase. The international standard for reporting results of systematic reviews and meta-analyses (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) was used to guide the methodology of this systematic review. The key search terms were as follows: "magnetic stimulation" and "urinary incontinence." We limited the time frame to articles published from 1998, when the FDA approved MS as a conservative treatment option for UI. The last search was performed on 5 August 2022. RESULTS Two authors independently reviewed 234 article titles and abstracts, of which only 5 fitted the inclusion criteria. All 5 studies included women with UUI, but every study had different diagnostic and entry criteria for patients. They also differed in their treatment regimens and methodological approaches to assessing the efficacy of treating UUI with MS, which made it impossible to compare the results. Nonetheless, all five studies established that MS is an effective and non-invasive way of treating UUI. CONCLUSIONS The systematic literature review led to the conclusion that MS is an effective and conservative way of treating UUI. Despite this, literature in this area is lacking. Further randomized controlled trials are needed, with standardized entry criteria, UUI diagnostics, MS programs, and standardized protocols to measure the efficacy of MS in UUI treatment, with a longer follow-up period for post-treatment patients.
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- Anja Antić
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ljubljana University Medical Center, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ljubljana University Medical Center, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Efficacy and Safety of Vibegron for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder in Women: A Subgroup Analysis From the Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled EMPOWUR Trial. UROGYNECOLOGY (HAGERSTOWN, MD.) 2023; 29:48-57. [PMID: 36384907 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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IMPORTANCE The international phase 3 EMPOWUR trial demonstrated efficacy and safety of vibegron, a newer β 3 -adrenergic receptor agonist, in adults with overactive bladder (OAB). Women are disproportionately affected by OAB, especially those with bothersome symptoms, such as urge urinary incontinence (UUI). OBJECTIVE This subgroup analysis from EMPOWUR assessed efficacy and safety of vibegron in women. STUDY DESIGN In EMPOWUR, patients with OAB were randomized 5:5:4 to 12 weeks of treatment with once-daily vibegron 75 mg, placebo, or tolterodine 4-mg extended release. Efficacy end points included change from baseline at week 12 in mean daily number of micturitions, UUI episodes, and urgency episodes. Safety was assessed through adverse events (AEs). RESULTS Of the patients included in the analysis, 1286 (84.9%) were women (vibegron, n = 463; placebo, n = 459; tolterodine, n = 364). At week 12, women receiving vibegron showed significant reductions (95% confidence intervals of least squares mean differences does not include 0) from baseline versus placebo in mean daily micturitions, UUI episodes, and urgency episodes, with least squares mean differences (95% confidence intervals) of -0.5 (-0.8 to -0.2), -0.7 (-1.0 to -0.4), and -0.8 (-1.3 to -0.4), respectively. Treatment-emergent AE incidence was similar with vibegron (39%) and placebo (35%); the most common AE with incidence higher with vibegron (4.3%) than placebo (2.6%) was headache. CONCLUSIONS In this subgroup analysis, women receiving vibegron showed significant reductions in key efficacy end points versus placebo and favorable safety profile, consistent with the overall results from EMPOWUR, suggesting that vibegron is efficacious and safe for the treatment of OAB in this patient population.
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Cifuentes-Silva E, Valenzuela-Duarte N, Canales-Gajardo I, Cabello-Verrugio C. Impact of a Community-Based Pelvic Floor Kinesic Rehabilitation Program on the Quality of Life of Chilean Adult Women with Urinary Incontinence. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2023; 1408:129-143. [PMID: 37093425 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-26163-3_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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The pelvic floor forms the primary bottom tissue of the pelvic cavity. It comprises muscles that play a fundamental role in bowel and bladder emptying. Alterations of pelvic floor muscles will result in dysfunctions such as urinary incontinence (UI). Given the high prevalence of UI and its impact on the quality of life (QoL) in patients with pelvic floor muscle dysfunctions, it is necessary to implement public, community, and generalized programs focused on treating these dysfunctions. OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of a community rehabilitation program on QoL, UI severity, and pelvic floor muscle strength in patients with UI. PATIENTS AND METHOD A descriptive prospective cohort study. Twenty subjects between 44 and 75 years old with a diagnosis of UI, participants of a community kinesic rehabilitation program on the pelvic floor in Maipú, Santiago, Chile, were evaluated. These volunteers were intervened for six months, and QoL was measured with the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form (ICIQ-SF) scales, UI severity with the Sandvick test, and pelvic floor muscle strength with the Oxford scale. Patients were followed up three months post-intervention. RESULTS Significant improvements were observed in all scales after applying for the community kinesic rehabilitation program, and the changes were maintained at a 3-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Since the improvement in QoL, UI severity, and pelvic floor muscle strength after the intervention, it is relevant to consider the implementation of community programs aimed at education, screening, and early rehabilitation of these patients.
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- Eduardo Cifuentes-Silva
- Laboratory of Muscle Pathology, Fragility, and Aging, Faculty of Life Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, 8370146, Santiago, Chile
- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Faculty of Life Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
- Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Kinesiología y Nutrición de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica, Chile
- Escuela de Kinesiologia, Facultad de Salud y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, Chile
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- Escuela de Kinesiologia, Facultad de Salud y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, Chile
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- Laboratory of Muscle Pathology, Fragility, and Aging, Faculty of Life Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, 8370146, Santiago, Chile.
- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Faculty of Life Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile.
- Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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Wuytack F, Moran P, Daly D, Panda S, Hannon K, Cusack C, O'Donovan M. A systematic review of utility-based and disease-specific quality of life measurement instruments for women with urinary incontinence. Neurourol Urodyn 2021; 40:1275-1303. [PMID: 34082483 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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AIM This systematic review aims to identify disease-specific and generic quality of life (QoL) outcome measurement instruments used in populations of women with urinary incontinence (UI) and to determine the most psychometrically robust and appropriate disease-specific and generic tools for measuring the quality of life in this population. METHODS A systematic search was conducted of PubMed, Embase, SCIELO, and CINAHL databases for studies evaluating measurement properties of QoL instruments in women with UI. The methodological quality of studies and the quality of measurement properties were evaluated using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement INtruments (COSMIN) checklist and quality criteria. Overall, evidence for measurement properties was graded using the modified grading of recommendations, assessment, development & evaluation approach. RESULTS A total of 73 studies were included, and 27 specific and 6 generic instruments were identified. The Incontinence QoL questionnaire (IQoL) had the highest overall psychometric quality for English-speaking populations and was the most widely translated tool. Evidence for generic QoL tools in this population is limited. Few studies evaluated measurement error or cross-cultural validity. CONCLUSION The IQoL is the most psychometrically robust disease-specific tool for use in this population. More research is needed to determine the most psychometrically robust generic tool. Future studies should also evaluate measurement error and cross-cultural validity as evidence for these properties is particularly lacking.
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- Francesca Wuytack
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Frankel J, Varano S, Staskin D, Shortino D, Jankowich R, Mudd PN. Vibegron improves quality-of-life measures in patients with overactive bladder: Patient-reported outcomes from the EMPOWUR study. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e13937. [PMID: 33332699 PMCID: PMC8244055 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Quality of life (QOL) can be significantly impacted by symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB). Vibegron is a highly selective β3 -adrenergic receptor agonist that showed efficacy in treatment of symptoms of OAB in the randomised, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled phase 3 EMPOWUR trial. Here we report patient-reported QOL outcomes from the EMPOWUR trial. METHODS Patients were randomly assigned 5:5:4 to receive vibegron 75 mg, placebo or tolterodine 4 mg extended release, respectively, for 12 weeks. Patients completed the OAB questionnaire (OAB-q) at baseline and at week 12 and the patient global impression (PGI) scales for severity, control, frequency and leakage at baseline and at weeks 4, 8 and 12. Change from baseline at week 12 and responder rates (OAB-q: patients achieving a ≥10-point improvement; PGI: patients reporting best possible response) were assessed. Vibegron was compared with placebo, and no comparisons were made between vibegron and tolterodine. RESULTS Of the 1518 patients randomised, 1463 (placebo, n = 520; vibegron, n = 526; tolterodine, n = 417) had evaluable data for efficacy measures and were included in the analysis. Mean baseline OAB-q and PGI scores were comparable among treatment groups. At week 12, patients receiving vibegron had greater improvements from baseline in OAB-q subscores of coping, concern, sleep, health-related QOL total and symptom bother (P < .01 each) compared with patients receiving placebo; a greater proportion of patients receiving vibegron vs placebo were responders in the OAB-q coping (P < .05) and symptom bother scores (P < .0001). Compared with placebo, a greater proportion of patients who received vibegron achieved the best response on all PGI end-points at week 12 (P < .05 each) and were classified as responders (P < .05 each). CONCLUSIONS In the 12-week EMPOWUR trial, treatment with vibegron was associated with significantly greater and clinically meaningful improvement in OAB-q and PGI scores compared with placebo, consistent with improvements in OAB symptoms. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier number NCT03492281.
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Randomized clinical trials assessing third-line therapies to treat non-neurogenic overactive bladder syndrome: a review about methodology. Int Urogynecol J 2021; 32:2603-2618. [PMID: 33770228 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-04688-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Using similar methodologies and outcome measures is crucial to allow pertinent literature reviews and meta-analyses. Therefore, this scoping review aims to compare methodologies of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) assessing the efficacy of third-line therapies to treat non-neurogenic OAB: intradetrusor onabotulinumtoxinA (BoNTA) injections, sacral neuromodulation (SNM) and posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS). METHODS A literature search was conducted using the PubMed search database. Using filters, the search was limited to RCTs conducted on humans and written in English or French since 2000 which evaluated BoNTA injections, SNM and/or PTNS. RCTs focusing on pediatric or neurogenic OAB were excluded. For each included RCT, methodology was assessed using a standardized form investigating the study design, clinical outcomes and urodynamic outcomes. Inclusion criteria, sex ratio, blinding strategies, treatment arms, primary outcomes and delays for reevaluation were assessed. Availability of clinical and urodynamic outcomes was reported at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. RESULTS Thirty-one RCTs were included in the final synthesis. The most frequent main outcome measure was change in the number of urinary incontinence episodes in 35.5% and in the number of voids per day in 25.8%. Bladder diaries were lacking in 12.9%, 32.3% and 80.1% at baseline, 3 and 6 months, respectively, while 26% of studies reported the results of urodynamic studies at any point. CONCLUSION Heterogeneity in study designs and data collection was pointed out between RCTs assessing the efficacy of third-line therapies to treat non-neurogenic OAB. We therefore advocate for the development of specific research guidelines focusing on OAB-related therapies.
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Mirabegron Add-On Therapy to Tamsulosin in Men with Overactive Bladder: Post Hoc Analyses of Efficacy from the MATCH Study. Adv Ther 2021; 38:739-757. [PMID: 33245533 PMCID: PMC7854388 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-020-01517-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION MATCH was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study enrolling Japanese and Korean men aged ≥ 40 years who still had overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms while receiving tamsulosin. After a 4-week single-blind screening period in which patients received placebo and tamsulosin, patients were randomized to mirabegron 50 mg + tamsulosin or placebo + tamsulosin for 12 weeks (n = 568). This post hoc analysis investigated the proportion of treatment responders for each treatment group and for subgroups stratified by age based on voiding diaries and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). METHODS Responders were defined as those achieving normalization or clinically meaningful improvements in efficacy, or clinically important differences in PROs [≥ 10-point improvement in OAB questionnaire (OAB-q) symptom bother or total health-related quality of life (HRQoL) subscales at end of treatment (EoT; minimally important difference [MID]) or OAB symptom score (OABSS) total score decreased by ≥ 3 points at EoT [minimally clinically important change (MCIC)]]. RESULTS At EoT, micturition frequency normalization was achieved by 30.7% of tamsulosin + mirabegron patients and 18.6% of tamsulosin + placebo patients. Normalization of urgency and incontinence was 19.1% and 60.7% for tamsulosin + mirabegron and 18.2% and 60.0% for tamsulosin + placebo. Normalization of OAB symptoms based on OABSS was 17.1% for tamsulosin + mirabegron and 14.5% for tamsulosin + placebo. Higher proportions of patients in the mirabegron add-on group versus the placebo group reported clinically meaningful improvements in micturitions, urgency, and incontinence and in MCIC for OABSS and MID for the OAB-q subscales. Double- and triple-responder findings were as predicted by the results of single-responder analyses. These results were mirrored in the age groups using cut-offs of 65 and 75 years. CONCLUSION Mirabegron therapy added on to tamsulosin resulted in a higher frequency of responders in terms of normalization (e.g., micturition frequency normalization), clinically meaningful improvements in efficacy (e.g., ≥ 50% decrease in urgency), and minimally important changes in PROs (e.g., MCIC in OABSS). TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier, NCT02656173.
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Lin ZX, Chan NHT, Kwan YK, Chan YT, Zhang H, Tam KYS, Lai MK, Lee CK, Ngan K, Tsoi SYY, Lau YW, Xian YF, Ching J, Guo Y. A randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for overactive bladder: a study in Hong Kong population. Chin Med 2020; 15:108. [PMID: 33062044 PMCID: PMC7545560 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-020-00388-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Around 15% of the Hong Kong population was found to suffer from overactive bladder (OAB), but the current available treatments, such as medication, behavioral therapy and physical therapy are unsatisfactory. Previous studies have suggested that acupuncture may have promising effect for OAB, but some limitations on the study design render the evidence questionable. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment for patients with OAB in Hong Kong. METHODS One hundred patients with OAB were enrolled. The patients were randomized to receive either active acupuncture or sham needle intervention twice a week for 8 consecutive weeks, and had a follow-up consultation 12 weeks after the completion of acupuncture intervention. The primary outcome assessment was the 3-Day Voiding Diary, which records daytime and night-time urinary frequency and symptoms, at the baseline, the end of the 8-week intervention and 12 weeks after acupuncture intervention. Secondary outcomes included Urine NGF level, Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) and Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6), as well as Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS). RESULTS After 16 sessions of treatment, when compared with the baseline, both active and sham acupuncture significantly reduced the frequency of urgency urinary incontinence (UUI), daytime and night-time urinary frequency as well as the scores of IIQ-7, UDI-6 and OABSS. Moreover, the treatment effects could last for at least 3 months. However, no significant difference in frequency of UUI and daytime urinary frequency was found between the active and sham acupuncture groups. On the other hand, the night-time urinary frequency decreased more significantly during the treatment and follow-up in the active acupuncture group than in the sham control group after controlling baseline night-time urinary frequency. Urine NGF level could not be detected by ELISA method in our experiments. CONCLUSION This study suggests a beneficial effect of acupuncture on improving OAB symptoms. Both active and sham acupuncture treatment were able to improve the symptoms of frequency of urgency urinary incontinence, and the daytime and night-time urinary frequency, while only mild adverse effects were found. This project was unable to establish the specific effect of acupuncture for OAB.Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR-INR-16010048. Registered on 29 Nov 2016.
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- Zhi-Xiu Lin
- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
- Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Medicine & Geriatrics, Pok Oi Hospital, Yuen Long, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Medicine & Geriatrics, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
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- Yan Oi Tong - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Centre for Training & Research, Tuen Mun, N.T., Hong Kong, SAR China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
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- Yan Oi Tong - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Centre for Training & Research, Tuen Mun, N.T., Hong Kong, SAR China
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- Yan Oi Tong - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Centre for Training & Research, Tuen Mun, N.T., Hong Kong, SAR China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
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- Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
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- Pok Oi Hospital - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Centre for Training & Research, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR China
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Epidemic investigation of benign prostatic obstruction with coexisting overactive bladder in Shanghai Pudong New Area and its impact on the health-related quality of life. BMC Urol 2019; 19:82. [PMID: 31481034 PMCID: PMC6724326 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-019-0513-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2017] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background We aimed to investigate the prevalence, relative risk factors, and the impact on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) with coexisting overactive bladder (OAB) in men aged over 50 and living in Shanghai Pudong New Area. Methods Using a multi-stage sampling and descriptive epidemiological method, 1632 men were selected from among the general population. Participants completed an evaluation of lower urinary tracts symptoms (LUTS), including international prostate symptom score (IPSS) and quality of life (QoL) questionnaires. Erectile function was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) questionnaire. In addition, the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) and King’s health questionnaire (KHQ) were used to assess the impact of BPO with coexisting OAB on the HRQoL. Maximum flow rate (Qmax), postvoid residual urine volume (PVR) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) were also recorded. Results A total of 1476 men with complete data were analyzed. The overall prevalence of BPO with coexisting OAB was 39.6%. Age and prostate volume were associated risk factors for BPO with coexisting OAB. In addition, BPO with coexisting OAB negatively impacted the HRQoL, with increased IPSS, QoL, OABSS, and KHQ scores and decreased IIEF-5 scores compared to that in patients with BPO without OAB. Conclusions Qmax, PVR and serum PSA did not predict whether the patients had a combined BPO + OAB or not. The prostate volume and age were associated risk factors for BPO with coexisting OAB. BPO is a progressive disease and may be one of the risk factors for OAB.
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Chan YT, Zhang HW, Guo YQ, Chan TNH, Kwan YK, Lee CK, Ngan K, Lin ZX. Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for elderly overactive bladder population in Hong Kong: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2018; 19:376. [PMID: 30005707 PMCID: PMC6045827 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-2706-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Overactive bladder (OAB) is defined as “urgency, with or without urge incontinence, usually with frequency and nocturia”. Acupuncture is one of the most popular alternative treatment methods for OAB. Little established evidence is available to support the effectiveness of acupuncture for OAB. This study is a pioneer randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled trial to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the elderly population with overactive bladder in Hong Kong. Methods/design This is a randomized, double-center, patient and outcome assessor blinded, sham-controlled trial. The study sample size is 100 patients. Eligible subjects aged between 60 to 90 years old will be recruited into this study. All subjects will be randomly allocated into the active acupuncture group or sham acupuncture group in a 1: 1 ratio. Participants who are allocated into the active acupuncture group will receive a standardized 30-min real acupuncture treatment session for a total of 16 sessions on the top of standard routine care, whilst those who are randomized to the sham acupuncture arm will receive sham acupuncture in addition to standard routine care. Non-penetrating needles will be utilized as sham acupuncture. The primary outcome measure is the 7-day voiding diary and the secondary outcome measures are urine nerve growth factor (NGF) level, the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7), Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) and OAB Symptom Score (OABSS). All outcome measures will be collected at baseline, the end of treatment and 3 months after treatment completion. Discussion The objectives of this study include (1) to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment in patients with OAB on reduction in the frequency of incontinence episodes as derived from a 7-day voiding diary, (2) to evaluate whether acupuncture treatment could improve subjective symptoms in patients with OAB and (3) to examine the feasibility of using NGF as a biomarker for overactive bladder and test correlation with the effectiveness of acupuncture intervention. The finding of this study will provide preliminary evidence on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for treatment of OAB. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR-INR-16010048. Registered on 29 Nov 2016. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13063-018-2706-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Yu Tat Chan
- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- Pok Oi Hospital - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Centre for Training & Research (Shatin), New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Medicine & Geriatrics, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Medicine & Geriatrics, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China. .,Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China.
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Surgical Management of Anatomic Bladder Outlet Obstruction in Males with Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction: A Systematic Review. Eur Urol Focus 2018; 5:875-886. [PMID: 29551557 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2018.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Revised: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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CONTEXT Surgical treatment of anatomic bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) may be indicated in males with neurogenic bladder dysfunction. A bothersome complication after surgery is urinary incontinence. OBJECTIVE To identify the optimal practice in the surgical treatment of anatomic BOO in males with neurogenic bladder dysfunction, due to multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, spinal cord injury (SCI), spina bifida, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA). EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement. Medline, Embase, Cochrane controlled trial databases, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched for publications until January 2017. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS A total of 930 abstracts were screened. Eight studies were included. The types of anatomic BOO discussed were benign prostate obstruction, urethral stricture, and bladder neck sclerosis. The identified surgical treatments were transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in patients with Parkinson, CVA or SCI, endoscopic treatment of urethral stricture by laser ablation or urethrotomy (mainly in SCI patients), and bladder neck resection (BNR) in SCI patients. The outcome of TURP may be highly variable, and includes persistent or de novo urinary incontinence, regained normal micturition control, and urinary continence. Good results were seen in BNR and endoscopic urethrotomy studies. Laser ablation and cold knife urethrotomy resulted in restarting intermittent catheterization or adequate voiding. Overall, a high risk of bias was found. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review provides an overview of the current literature on the outcome of several surgical approaches of different types of anatomic BOO in males with neurogenic bladder dysfunction. Identifying the optimal practice was impossible due to limited availability of high-quality studies. PATIENT SUMMARY The outcome of several surgical approaches in males with neurogenic bladder dysfunction with benign prostate obstruction, urethral stricture, or bladder neck sclerosis is overviewed. The optimal practice could not be identified.
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Bjelic‐Radisic V, Ulrich D, Hinterholzer S, Reinstadler E, Geiss I, Aigmueller T, Tamussino K, Greimel E, Trutnovsky G. Psychometric properties and validation of two global impression questionnaires (PGI‐S, PGI‐I) for stress incontinence in a German‐speaking female population. Neurourol Urodyn 2017; 37:1365-1371. [DOI: 10.1002/nau.23447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2017] [Revised: 09/27/2017] [Accepted: 10/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Division of GynecologyMedical University of GrazGrazAustria
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- Department of GynecologyHospital DornbirnDornbirnVorarlbergAustria
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- Department of GynecologyHospital LilienfeldLilienfeldAustria
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- Division of GynecologyMedical University of GrazGrazAustria
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Ginsberg DA, Drake MJ, Kaufmann A, Radomski S, Gousse AE, Chermansky CJ, Magyar A, Nicandro JP, Nitti VW. Long-Term Treatment with OnabotulinumtoxinA Results in Consistent, Durable Improvements in Health Related Quality of Life in Patients with Overactive Bladder. J Urol 2017; 198:897-904. [PMID: 28536084 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2017.05.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE We present the long-term effects of repeat onabotulinumtoxinA 100 U treatment on health related quality of life in patients with overactive bladder and urinary incontinence who had an inadequate response to and/or were intolerant of an anticholinergic. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients who completed either of 2, 24-week phase III trials could enter a 3-year extension study and request multiple onabotulinumtoxinA 100 U treatments as needed. Results of the I-QOL (Incontinence-Quality of Life) and KHQ (King's Health Questionnaire) are reported for up to 6 treatments. Consistency of the response to repeat onabotulinumtoxinA treatments was evaluated by classifying patients by the I-QOL response to the first treatment and analyzing responses to treatments 2 to 6. RESULTS After onabotulinumtoxinA treatments 1 to 6, improvements in I-QOL scores were consistently 2 to 3 times the minimally important difference, and improvements in KHQ role limitations and social limitations domain scores were 5 to 6 and 3 to 4 times the minimally important difference, respectively. Most patients achieved or exceeded the minimally important difference for I-QOL and KHQ domain scores. Furthermore, 72.9% of patients who achieved or exceeded the minimally important difference for I-QOL after treatment 1 did so for all subsequent treatments. Of patients with a poor response after treatment 1, 38.3% achieved improvements greater than the minimally important difference for all subsequent treatments. CONCLUSIONS In patients with overactive bladder and incontinence consistent and clinically meaningful improvements in health related quality of life were observed with repeat onabotulinumtoxinA 100 U treatments. A positive response after treatment 1 tended to predict similar responses to subsequent treatments, whereas a lack of response to treatment 1 did not preclude positive response(s) to later treatments.
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- University of Bristol and Bristol Urological Institute, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bladder Health and Reconstructive Urology Institute, Miami, Florida
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Hung MJ, Liu FS, Shen PS, Chen GD, Lin LY, Ho ESC. Analysis of two sling procedures using polypropylene mesh for treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2017; 84:133-41. [PMID: 14871515 DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(03)00345-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2003] [Revised: 07/21/2003] [Accepted: 07/30/2003] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate and compare the surgical outcome between the innovative tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and conventional pubovaginal sling (PVS) procedures using polypropylene mesh. METHODS Eighty consecutive women with urodynamic stress urinary incontinence (SUI), who chose to undergo either a TVT (n=23) or a PVS (n=57) procedure using polypropylene mesh based on financial consideration, were recruited for this study. The surgical results were analyzed and compared subjectively and objectively. RESULTS The mean follow-up interval was 23 months for the TVT and 20 months for the PVS procedure (P=0.062). Postoperatively, SUI (91.3% vs. 93.0%), concomitant urge symptoms (85.0% vs. 85.3%) and the negative impact of incontinence and urogenital distress on patients' quality of life (79.8% vs. 77.8%) (77.4% vs. 68.8%) had improved markedly. After a multivariable logistic regression analysis, the treatment outcome of SUI was found to be independent of the main effects of patient age, parity, concurrent gynecological surgeries, intrinsic sphincter deficiency, previous failed incontinence surgeries, and concomitant urge symptoms. However, it was significantly related to treatment procedures (TVT vs. PVS) and their interaction with patient body mass index (BMI). Based on the fitted logistic model, we see that TVT performs better than PVS when BMI is less than 27.27 kg/m2, and the advantage of TVT decreases as BMI increases. CONCLUSION Both TVT and PVS procedures using polypropylene mesh are effective treatment modalities for female SUI. However, TVT was not as effective in treating overweight or obese women as PVS.
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- M J Hung
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital Taichung, Taiwan.
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Abrams P, Kelleher C, Staskin D, Kay R, Martan A, Mincik I, Newgreen D, Ridder A, Paireddy A, van Maanen R. Combination treatment with mirabegron and solifenacin in patients with overactive bladder: exploratory responder analyses of efficacy and evaluation of patient-reported outcomes from a randomized, double-blind, factorial, dose-ranging, Phase II study (SYMPHONY). World J Urol 2016; 35:827-838. [DOI: 10.1007/s00345-016-1908-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Accepted: 07/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Keys TR, Kirkali Z, Badlani G. Do we need new patient reported measures to evaluate lower urinary tract dysfunction? Indian J Urol 2016; 32:91-2. [PMID: 27127349 PMCID: PMC4831514 DOI: 10.4103/0970-1591.179177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Tristan R Keys
- Department of Urology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Urology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Imamura M, Williams K, Wells M, McGrother C. Lifestyle interventions for the treatment of urinary incontinence in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 2015:CD003505. [PMID: 26630349 PMCID: PMC8612696 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003505.pub5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low cost, non-invasive alterations in lifestyle are frequently recommended by healthcare professionals or those presenting with incontinence. However, such recommendations are rarely based on good evidence. OBJECTIVES The objective of the review was to determine the effectiveness of specific lifestyle interventions (i.e. weight loss; dietary changes; fluid intake; reduction in caffeinated, carbonated and alcoholic drinks; avoidance of constipation; stopping smoking; and physical activity) in the management of adult urinary incontinence. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Incontinence Group Specialised Register, which contains trials identified from the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE and MEDLINE in process, and handsearching of journals and conference proceedings (searched 3 July 2013), and the reference lists of relevant articles. We incorporated the results of these searches fully in the review. We undertook an updated search of the Specialised Register, which now includes searches of ClinicalTrials.gov and WHO ICTRP, on 27 October 2014; potentially eligible studies from this search are currently awaiting classification. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised and quasi-randomised studies of community-based lifestyle interventions compared with no treatment, other conservative therapies, or pharmacological interventions for the treatment of urinary incontinence in adults. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently assessed study quality and extracted data. We collected information on adverse effects from the trials. Data were combined in a meta-analysis when appropriate. We assessed the quality of the evidence using the GRADE approach. MAIN RESULTS We included 11 trials in the review, involving a total of 5974 participants.Four trials involving 4701 women compared weight loss programmes with a control intervention. Low quality evidence from one trial suggested that more women following weight loss programmes reported improvement in symptoms of incontinence at six months (163/214 (76%) versus 49/90 (54%), risk ratio (RR) 1.40, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.14 to 1.71), and this effect was sustained at 18 months (N = 291, 75% versus 62%, RR not estimable, reported P value 0.02). No data were available for self-reported cure and quality of life. One of the weight loss trials involving 1296 women reported very low quality evidence for a reduction in weekly urinary incontinence a mean of 2.8 years after following a lifestyle weight loss intervention that had been compared with a pharmacological weight loss intervention.Three trials involving 181 women and 11 men compared change in fluid intake with no change. Limited, very low quality evidence suggested that symptom-specific quality of life scores improved when fluid intake was reduced, although some people reported headaches, constipation or thirst. A further three trials involving 160 women and nine men compared reduction in caffeinated drinks with no change, and one trial involving 42 women compared a soy-rich diet with soy-free diet. However, it was not possible to reach any conclusions about the effects of these changes, due to methodological limitations, that resulted in very low quality evidence.Adverse effects appeared relatively uncommon for all interventions studied.All included studies had a high or unclear risk of bias across all bias parameters, but most notably for allocation concealment. The main factors for our downgrading of the evidence were risk of bias, indirect evidence (less than 12 months of follow-up; and not all participants having confirmed urinary incontinence at baseline in some studies), and imprecise results with wide confidence intervals.Other interventions such as reduction in consumption of sweetened fizzy or diet drinks; reduction in alcohol consumption; avoiding constipation; smoking cessation; restricting strenuous physical forces; or reducing high levels of, or increasing low levels of, physical activity, could not be assessed in this review, as no evidence from randomized controlled trials or quasi-randomised trials was available. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Evidence for the effect of weight loss on urinary incontinence is building and should be a research priority. Generally, there was insufficient evidence to inform practice reliably about whether lifestyle interventions are helpful in the treatment of urinary incontinence.
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- Mari Imamura
- University of AberdeenAcademic Urology UnitHealth Sciences BuildingForesterhillAberdeenUKAB25 2ZD
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- University of LeicesterDepartment of Health Sciences22‐28 Princess Road WestLeicesterUKLE2 6GS
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- NHS DevonIntegrated Bladder and Bowel Care ServicesFranklyn House, Franklyn DriveSt ThomasExeterDevonUKEX2 9HS
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- University of LeicesterDept of Health SciencesUniversity RoadLeicesterLeicestershireUKLE1 7RH
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Kaya S, Akbayrak T, Toprak Çelenay Ş, Dolgun A, Ekici G, Beksaç S. Reliability and validity of the Turkish King’s Health Questionnaire in women with urinary incontinence. Int Urogynecol J 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s00192-015-2786-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The effect of mirabegron on patient-related outcomes in patients with overactive bladder: the results of post hoc correlation and responder analyses using pooled data from three randomized Phase III trials. Qual Life Res 2015; 24:1719-27. [PMID: 25688038 PMCID: PMC4483243 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-014-0904-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE To understand how improvements in the symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) seen with the β3-adrenoceptor agonist mirabegron 50 mg, correlate with patient experience as measured by validated and standard patient-reported outcomes (PROs), and to identify whether there is overall directional consistency in the responsiveness of PROs to treatment effect. METHODS In a post hoc analysis of pooled data from three randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12-week Phase III trials of mirabegron 50 mg once daily, responder rates for incontinence frequency (≥50 % reduction in incontinence episodes/24 h from baseline to final visit), micturition frequency (≤8 micturitions/24 h at final visit), and PROs [minimally important differences in patient perception of bladder condition (PPBC) and subsets of the overactive bladder questionnaire (OAB-q) measuring total health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and symptom bother] were evaluated individually and in combination. RESULTS Mirabegron 50 mg demonstrated greater improvement from baseline to final visit than placebo for each of the responder analyses, whether for individual objective and subjective outcomes or combinations thereof. These improvements versus placebo were statistically significant for all double and triple responder analyses and for all single responder analyses except PPBC. PRO measurements showed directional consistency and significant correlations, and there were also significant correlations between objective and subjective measures of efficacy. CONCLUSIONS The improvements in objective measures seen with mirabegron 50 mg translate into a meaningful clinical benefit as evident by the directional consistency seen in HRQoL measures of benefit.
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Lim R, Lee SWH, Tan PY, Liong ML, Yuen KH. Efficacy of electromagnetic therapy for urinary incontinence: A systematic review. Neurourol Urodyn 2014; 34:713-22. [DOI: 10.1002/nau.22672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2014] [Accepted: 08/12/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Renly Lim
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; University of Science Malaysia; USM Penang Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy; Monash University Malaysia; Bandar Sunway Selangor Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy; Monash University Malaysia; Bandar Sunway Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Urology; Island Hospital; Georgetown Penang Malaysia
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; University of Science Malaysia; USM Penang Malaysia
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Srikrishna S, Robinson D, Cardozo L. Measuring quality of life in urogenital prolapse. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1586/eog.10.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Gupta A, Taly AB. Urodynamic profile of patients with neurogenic bladder following non-traumatic myelopathies. Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2013; 16:42-6. [PMID: 23661961 PMCID: PMC3644780 DOI: 10.4103/0972-2327.107693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2011] [Revised: 11/27/2011] [Accepted: 07/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Objective: To observe the urodynamic profile of the patients following non-traumatic myelopathies (NTMs) with neurogenic bladder. Setting: Neurological rehabilitation department of university tertiary research hospital. Materials and Methods: Seventy-nine patients (44 men) with monophasic NTM, with the age range 8-65 years (31.0 ± 16.0 years), were admitted for inpatients’ rehabilitation. Length of stay in rehabilitation ranged from 6 to 120 days (32.0 ± 24.8 days). Fifty-six patients (70.9%) had spinal lesion above D10, 17 had lesion between D10 and L2 (21.5%), and 6 (7.6%) had cauda equina syndrome. All patients had neurogenic bladder with urinary complaints. Urodynamic study (UDS) was performed in all patients. Results: UDS showed 71.4% patients (40/56) had neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) with or without sphincter dyssynergy (DSD) with lesion above D10; only 52.9% patients (9/17) had NDO with or without DSD detrusor with lesion between D10 and L2; and majority (5/6 patients) had underactive detrusor in the cauda equina group. Bladder management was based on the UDS findings. No significant correlation was found (P > 0.05) between detrusor behavior and the level, severity (ASIA Impairment Scale) of spinal injury, or gender using chi-square test. Conclusions: Neurogenic bladder following NTM was observed in all patients. UDS suggested predominantly NDO in lesions above D10 and mixed pattern in between D10 and L2 lesions. No significant correlation was found between detrusor behavior and the level or severity of NTM in the study.
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- Anupam Gupta
- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, NIMHANS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Srikrishna S, Robinson D, Cardozo L. Role of composite endpoints as an outcome assessment tool in urogenital prolapse. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2012; 32:276-9. [PMID: 22369404 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2011.653594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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UNLABELLED Our aim was to assess the role of composite endpoints as outcome assessment tools in urogenital prolapse. Women undergoing surgery for urogenital prolapse were recruited and followed-up over 1 year. 'Cure' following surgery was defined as: (1) OBJECTIVE POP-Q ordinal = 0 (pelvic organ prolapse quantification system); (2) Subjective: PGI-I = 1 or 2 (patient global impression of improvement); (3) Composite endpoint of cure: POP-Q ordinal = zero and patient goal achievement = 60%. Our results showed 'Composite cure' of POP was in 88.7%, while objective and subjective cure were 85.3% and 95.5%, respectively. Defining 'success' or 'failures' based on PGI-I scores was most discriminatory. Quality of life (QoL) was similar in treatment success or failure groups, where cure was measured objectively or using the composite endpoint. Composite endpoints should accurately represent cure as they combine objective measures and patient goals. However, these were not demonstrated as valid methods in defining success of prolapse surgery.
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- S Srikrishna
- Department of Urogynaecology, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, UK.
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Khullar V. Patient-reported outcomes and different approaches to urinary parameters in overactive bladder: what should we measure? Int Urogynecol J 2011; 23:179-92. [PMID: 22011932 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-011-1526-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2011] [Accepted: 07/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Overactive bladder (OAB) is highly prevalent and associated with considerable impact on patient health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Assessment of HRQoL can reveal the burden of disease and post-intervention improvement. This review aims to highlight the importance of HRQoL assessment and outline the tools available for use in clinical trials and real-world clinical practice. A number of validated measures of HRQoL specific to OAB have been developed, offering greater sensitivity and responsiveness over generic instruments. These condition-specific, multi-dimensional and single-item global questionnaires are particularly useful for the multiple and varied symptoms of OAB, as they reflect the patient's needs, concerns and values. Measurements for lower urinary tract symptoms, e.g. bladder diaries, are being compared with HRQoL instruments to provide greater understanding of the disease and treatment from the patient's perspective. Therapeutic interventions to improve OAB symptoms should also be evaluated for their effect on the patient's HRQoL.
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- Vik Khullar
- Urogynaecology Department, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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This paper is a summary of the presentations made as Proposal 2-"Defining cure" to the 2nd Annual meeting of the ICI-Research Society, in Bristol, 16th June 2010. It reviews definitions of 'cure' and 'outcome', and considers the impact that varying definition may have on prevalence studies and cure rates. The difference between subjective and objective outcomes is considered, and the significance that these different outcomes may have for different stakeholders (e.g. clinicians, patients, carers, industry etc.) is discussed. The development of patient reported outcome measures and patient defined goals is reviewed, and consideration given to the use of composite end-points. A series of proposals are made by authors and discussants as to how currently validated outcomes should be applied, and where our future research activity in this area might be directed.
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- Paul Hilton
- Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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Altaweel W, Mokhtar A, Rabah DM. Prospective randomized trial of 100u vs 200u botox in the treatment of idiopathic overactive bladder. Urol Ann 2011; 3:66-70. [PMID: 21747594 PMCID: PMC3130480 DOI: 10.4103/0974-7796.82170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2010] [Accepted: 12/19/2010] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Aim: To evaluate the clinical outcomes of two different doses of BTX-A in patients with refractory idiopathic overactive bladder. Patients and Methods: Thirty nine patients with refractory idiopathic overactive bladder from 1/1/2008 till 30/3/2009 were evaluated in a tertiary care hospital. Patients were evaluated using urodynamic studies, voiding diary, UDI-6 and IIQ-7 questionnaires prior to being prospectively randomized (alternate randomization) to the BTX-A applications and three months after treatment. Voiding diary and residual volume were followed two weeks later. All patients received intradetrusorial injections of BTX-A (Botox, Allergan, Irvine, CA) of 100u or 200u under cystoscopic control on an outpatient basis. The primary endpoint was assessed for the improvement of urodynamic parameters and adverse events at three months after the initial treatment. Secondary end points included urinary frequency, urgency and UUI episodes as assessed by voiding diary and QoL. Results: Eleven patients were enrolled to each arm of the study. There were no significant differences in demographic characteristics between the two groups. Urodynamic assessment at the end of the third month showed significant improvement in urodynamic variables in both groups. There was no statistically significant difference in urodynamic parameters and in the voiding diary between the two groups. QOL was significantly improved in both groups with no statistically significant difference between the different doses. Only three patients developed acute urinary retention. Conclusion: BTX-A at 100u and 200u appears to improve symptoms, urodynamic parameters and QoL with no statistical significance between the two groups.
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- Waleed Altaweel
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Lawndy SSS, Withagen MI, Kluivers KB, Vierhout ME. Between hope and fear: patient's expectations prior to pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Int Urogynecol J 2011; 22:1159-63. [PMID: 21604059 PMCID: PMC3162144 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-011-1448-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2010] [Accepted: 05/02/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Introduction and hypothesis The aim of our study was to analyse the patient’s expectations (fears and goals (hopes)) in women who are scheduled for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery. Methods All consecutive women awaiting surgery for POP in a tertiary urogynaecological centre were included. A short questionnaire with two open questions on goals and fears with regard to the operation was used. Results Ninety-six out of 111 distributed questionnaires (86%) were analysed. Goals and fears were categorized into five groups. De novo symptoms (63%), POP recurrence (34%) and surgical complications (29%) were the most important fears. Symptom release (96%), improved lifestyle (physical capabilities; 30%) and improved sexual life (18%) were important goals. Conclusions A wide variety of expectations both positive and negative can be found in women before POP surgery and should be an integral part of preoperative counselling. Achieving the individual goals as based on expectations, positive (goals) and negative (fears), should be part of the POP surgery evaluation.
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- Sameh S S Lawndy
- 791 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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Wagenlehner FM, Bescherer K, Wagenlehner C, Zellner M, Weidner W, Naber KG. Urodynamic Impact of Acute Urinary Retention in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A 2-Year Follow-Up after Transurethral Resection of the Prostate. Urol Int 2011; 86:73-9. [DOI: 10.1159/000317308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2010] [Accepted: 06/16/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Digesu GA, Panayi D, Hendricken C, Camarata M, Fernando R, Khullar V. Women’s perspective of botulinum toxin treatment for overactive bladder symptoms. Int Urogynecol J 2010; 22:425-31. [DOI: 10.1007/s00192-010-1315-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2010] [Accepted: 10/28/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Srikrishna S, Robinson D, Cardozo L. A longitudinal study of patient and surgeon goal achievement 2 years after surgery following pelvic floor dysfunction surgery. BJOG 2010; 117:1504-11. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2010.02705.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Imamura M, Williams K, Wells M, McGrother C. Lifestyle interventions for the treatment of urinary incontinence in adults. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003505.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Dmochowski RR, Rosenberg MT, Zinner NR, Staskin DR, Sand PK. Extended-release trospium chloride improves quality of life in overactive bladder. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2010; 13:251-257. [PMID: 19818062 DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4733.2009.00652.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is a urinary condition that often exerts detrimental effects on an individual's quality of life (QoL). A once-daily, extended-release (ER) formulation of the quaternary amine trospium chloride has recently been developed for the treatment of OAB. The pooled health-related QoL (HRQoL) data from two multicenter, parallel-group, double-blind Phase III studies with trospium chloride ER 60 mg were analyzed. METHODS Subjects aged>or=18 years with urinary urgency, frequency, and an average of >or=1 urge urinary incontinence episode per day on a 3-day bladder diary were randomized (1:1) to receive once-daily trospium 60 mg ER or placebo for 12 weeks. HRQoL was assessed at baseline and at Week 12 using the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) and the OAB questionnaire (OAB-q). RESULTS Overall, 1165 subjects were randomized (trospium ER, n=578; placebo, n=587). Trospium ER produced significantly greater improvements from baseline than placebo in seven of the nine KHQ domains. At Week 12, the improvement in mean OAB-q HRQoL total score (from approximately 52 at baseline) was significantly greater with trospium ER than with placebo (+25.8 vs. +20.7; P=0.0003). Improvements from baseline were seen with trospium ER on all eight of the OAB-q symptom bother scales. CONCLUSIONS Once-daily trospium 60 mg ER improved the QoL of subjects with OAB, as assessed using the KHQ and the OAB-q, in two large Phase III clinical trials.
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- Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
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Srikrishna S, Robinson D, Cardozo L, Gonzalez J. Is there a discrepancy between patient and physician quality of life assessment? Neurourol Urodyn 2009; 28:179-82. [PMID: 19058191 DOI: 10.1002/nau.20634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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AIMS Quality of Life (QoL) assessment remains integral in the investigation of women with lower urinary tract dysfunction. Previous work suggests that physicians tend to underestimate patients' symptoms and the bother that they cause. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between physician and patient assessed QoL using the Kings Health Questionnaire (KHQ). METHODS Patients complaining of troublesome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) were recruited from a tertiary referral urodynamic clinic. Prior to their clinic appointment they were sent a KHQ, which was completed before attending. After taking a detailed urogynecological history, a second KHQ was filled in by the physician, blinded to the patient responses, on the basis of their impression of the symptoms elicited during the interview. These data were analyzed by an independent statistician. Concordance between patient and physician assessment for individual questions was assessed using weighted kappa analysis. QoL scores were compared using Wilcoxons signed rank test. RESULTS Seventy-five patients were recruited over a period of 5 months. Overall, the weighted kappa showed relatively poor concordance between the patient and physician responses; mean kappa: 0.33 (range 0.18-0.57). The physician underestimated QoL score in 4/9 domains by a mean of 5.5% and overestimated QoL score in 5/9 domains by a mean of 6.9%. In particular, physicians underestimated the impact of LUTS on social limitations and emotions (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION This study confirms that physicians often differ from patients in the assessment of QoL. This is most likely due to a difference in patient-physician perception of "significant" LUTS and clearly demonstrates the importance of patient evaluated QoL in routine clinical assessment.
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- Sushma Srikrishna
- Department of Urogynaecology, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, UK.
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Stoffel JT, Smith G, Crivellaro S, Smith JJ, Bresette JF. Self-reported pad use per day reflects patient quality of life after pubovaginal sling surgery. Int Urogynecol J 2009; 20:1321-5. [DOI: 10.1007/s00192-009-0939-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2009] [Accepted: 06/04/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sahai A, Dowson C, Khan MS, Dasgupta P. Improvement in quality of life after botulinum toxin-A injections for idiopathic detrusor overactivity: results from a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. BJU Int 2009; 103:1509-15. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2009.08402.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Prospective randomized trial of TVT and TOT as primary treatment for female stress urinary incontinence with or without pelvic organ prolapse in Southeast China. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2009; 281:279-86. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-009-1098-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2009] [Accepted: 04/15/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Qualifying a quantitative approach to women's expectations of continence surgery. Int Urogynecol J 2009; 20:859-65. [PMID: 19495550 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-009-0870-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2008] [Accepted: 03/15/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The objective of this study is to explore expectations and goals of women undergoing continence surgery using a combined quantitative and qualitative approach. METHODS Women with urinary incontinence, recruited from the waiting list, were assessed with a structured clinical interview, and these data were transcribed and analysed thematically (grounded theory). The Kings Health Questionnaire (KHQ) was used to determine incontinence impact on patient's life. RESULTS Incontinence was objectively quantified using videocystourethrography. KHQ quantitative analysis suggested that the main domains affected were incontinence impact on life and physical limitations. However, qualitative analysis based on the interview found women were most affected by incontinence impact on physical or social limitation, sexual function, emotions and body image. CONCLUSION Whilst disease-specific QoL questionnaires allow broad comparisons to be made assessing patient bother; they lack sensitivity to assess individual symptoms. A qualitative approach may individualize patient care and improve patient satisfaction and overall outcome.
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Swift SE, Siami P, Forero-Schwanhaeuser S. Diary and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients with Severe Overactive Bladder Switching from Tolterodine Extended Release 4 mg/day to Solifenacin Treatment. Clin Drug Investig 2009; 29:305-16. [DOI: 10.2165/00044011-200929050-00003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Efficacy of solifenacin in patients previously treated with tolterodine extended release 4 mg: Results of a 12-week, multicenter, open-label, flexible-dose study. Clin Ther 2008; 30:1766-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2008.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/18/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Albers-Heitner P, Berghmans B, Joore M, Lagro-Janssen T, Severens J, Nieman F, Winkens R. The effects of involving a nurse practitioner in primary care for adult patients with urinary incontinence: the PromoCon study (Promoting Continence). BMC Health Serv Res 2008; 8:84. [PMID: 18412964 PMCID: PMC2386786 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-8-84] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2008] [Accepted: 04/15/2008] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Urinary incontinence affects approximately 5% (800.000) of the Dutch population. Guidelines recommend pelvic floor muscle/bladder training for most patients. Unfortunately, general practitioners use this training only incidentally, but prescribe incontinence pads. Over 50% of patients get such pads, costing €160 million each year. Due to ageing of the population a further increase of expenses is expected. Several national reports recommend to involve nurse specialists to support general practitioners and improve patient care. The main objective of our study is to investigate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of involving nurse specialists in primary care for urinary incontinence. This paper describes the study protocol. Methods/Design In a pragmatic prospective multi centre two-armed randomized controlled trial in the Netherlands the availability and involvement for the general practitioners of a nurse specialist will be compared with usual care. All consecutive patients consulting their general practitioner within 1 year for urinary incontinence and patients already diagnosed with urinary incontinence are eligible. Included patients will be followed for 12 months. Primary outcome is severity of urinary incontinence (measured with the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF)). Based on ICIQ-UI SF outcome data the number of patients needed to include is 350. For the economic evaluation quality of life and costs will be measured alongside the clinical trial. For the longer term extrapolation of the economic evaluation a Markov modelling approach will be used. Discussion/Conclusion This is, to our knowledge, the first trial on care for patients with urinary incontinence in primary care that includes a full economic evaluation and cost-effectiveness modelling exercise from the societal perspective. If this intervention proves to be effective and cost-effective, implementation of this intervention is considered and anticipated. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN62722772
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- Pytha Albers-Heitner
- Integrated Care Unit, University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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Hilton P. Long-term follow-up studies in pelvic floor dysfunction: the Holy Grail or a realistic aim? BJOG 2007; 115:135-43. [PMID: 17999691 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01557.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- P Hilton
- Directorate of Women's Services, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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Is there a difference in patient and physician quality of life evaluation in pelvic organ prolapse? Int Urogynecol J 2007; 19:517-20. [PMID: 17938844 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-007-0477-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2007] [Accepted: 09/17/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Quality of life (QoL) assessment is important in the evaluation of women with urogenital prolapse. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between physician and patient-assessed QoL using the Prolapse Quality of Life questionnaire (PQoL). Patients with symptomatic prolapse were recruited and asked to complete a PQoL. A second PQoL was filled in by the physician blinded to the patient responses, on the basis of a detailed urogynaecological history. These data were analysed by an independent statistician assessing concordance between patient and physician assessment (weighted kappa analysis: individual questions, Wilcoxon's signed rank test: QoL scores). Weighted kappa showed poor concordance between the patient and physician responses; mean Kappa: 0.46, range 0.020-0.83. The physician underestimated QoL score in five out of nine domains (mean 8.8%) and overestimated QoL score in four out of nine domains (mean 4.3%). This study confirms that QoL outcomes based on the physicians' perspective may not be valid.
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Albo ME, Richter HE, Brubaker L, Norton P, Kraus SR, Zimmern PE, Chai TC, Zyczynski H, Diokno AC, Tennstedt S, Nager C, Lloyd LK, FitzGerald M, Lemack GE, Johnson HW, Leng W, Mallett V, Stoddard AM, Menefee S, Varner RE, Kenton K, Moalli P, Sirls L, Dandreo KJ, Kusek JW, Nyberg LM, Steers W. Burch colposuspension versus fascial sling to reduce urinary stress incontinence. N Engl J Med 2007; 356:2143-55. [PMID: 17517855 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa070416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 334] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many surgical procedures are available for women with urinary stress incontinence, yet few randomized clinical trials have been conducted to provide a basis for treatment recommendations. METHODS We performed a multicenter, randomized clinical trial comparing two procedures--the pubovaginal sling, using autologous rectus fascia, and the Burch colposuspension--among women with stress incontinence. Women were eligible for the study if they had predominant symptoms associated with the condition, a positive stress test, and urethral hypermobility. The primary outcomes were success in terms of overall urinary-incontinence measures, which required a negative pad test, no urinary incontinence (as recorded in a 3-day diary), a negative cough and Valsalva stress test, no self-reported symptoms, and no retreatment for the condition, and success in terms of measures of stress incontinence specifically, which required only the latter three criteria. We also assessed postoperative urge incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and adverse events. RESULTS A total of 655 women were randomly assigned to study groups: 326 to undergo the sling procedure and 329 to undergo the Burch procedure; 520 women (79%) completed the outcome assessment. At 24 months, success rates were higher for women who underwent the sling procedure than for those who underwent the Burch procedure, for both the overall category of success (47% vs. 38%, P=0.01) and the category specific to stress incontinence (66% vs. 49%, P<0.001). However, more women who underwent the sling procedure had urinary tract infections, difficulty voiding, and postoperative urge incontinence. CONCLUSIONS The autologous fascial sling results in a higher rate of successful treatment of stress incontinence but also greater morbidity than the Burch colposuspension. (ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00064662 [ClinicalTrials.gov] .).
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- Michael E Albo
- Division of Urology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA 92103-8897, USA
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Reid FM, Smith ARB, Dunn G. Which questionnaire? A psychometric evaluation of three patient-based outcome measures used to assess surgery for stress urinary incontinence. Neurourol Urodyn 2007; 26:123-8. [PMID: 16998861 DOI: 10.1002/nau.20303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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AIMS The aim of the study was to further validate three patient-based outcome measures (PBOM) used to assess the outcome of surgery for stress urinary incontinence and to compare their psychometric properties with a view to determining the most appropriate measure for clinical use. METHODS The work was embedded within a randomized controlled trial of laparoscopic and open colposuspension. The trial recruited 291 women from six centers. The three instruments compared were Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Questionnaire (BFLUTS), Kings Health Questionnaire (KHQ), and the Symptom Severity Index and Symptom Impact Index (SSI/SII). The International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI) ABC grading system of psychometric propertie's reliability, validity, and responsiveness was used to evaluate the instruments. RESULTS From the analysis of the psychometric properties of the three instruments, the SSI/SII appeared to have the best psychometric profile; Grade A, BFLUTS was of grade A, and KHQ was of grade B. SSI/SII had a good degree of internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha 0.74-0.78). BFLUTS and KHQ both had domains in which the internal consistency was <0.7. The SSI domain of the SSI/SII was the only domain to correlate to the 1-hr pad test. All domains of the SSI/SII were able to distinguish those cured from not cured and it was most responsive to change. Unlike the KHQ, the SSI/SII had no significant ceiling or floor effects. CONCLUSIONS This study has demonstrated that when instruments are used in different populations their psychometric properties may change. All three instruments analyzed had limitations when used as an outcome measure for surgery for stress urinary incontinence.
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- Fiona M Reid
- The Academic Unit of Obstetrics Gynecology, Manchester University, Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Bjelic-Radisic V, Dorfer M, Tamussino K, Frudinger A, Kern P, Winter R, Greimel E. The Incontinence Outcome Questionnaire: an instrument for assessing patient-reported outcomes after surgery for stress urinary incontinence. Int Urogynecol J 2007; 18:1139-49. [PMID: 17308862 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-007-0302-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2006] [Accepted: 01/04/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The aim of this study is to develop and psychometrically test a questionnaire (Incontinence Outcome Questionnaire, IOQ) for assessing quality of life (QOL) after surgery for stress urinary incontinence that can be used as a single measurement after the intervention. A total of 171 patients who underwent the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT/TVT-O) operation for stress urinary incontinence completed the King s Health Questionnaire (KHQ), the Short Form-12 (SF-12) and the IOQ. The internal consistency, internal and external validity and responsiveness of the IOQ were tested. The IOQ-QOL subscale showed good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha=0.83) and significant correlations with the KHQ and the SF-12 scales (r=0.30-0.56). Partial correlations with objective parameters showed a significant relation for the IOQ-QOL subscale with objective continence/incontinence. The results of our study suggest that the IOQ is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing QOL after incontinence surgery and can be used if baseline or pre-operative data are unavailable.
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- Vesna Bjelic-Radisic
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 14, Graz, 8036, Austria.
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Domingo S, Alamá P, Ruiz N, Lázaro G, Morell M, Pellicer A. Transobturator tape procedure outcome: a clinical and quality of life analysis of a 1-year follow-up. Int Urogynecol J 2006; 18:895-900. [PMID: 17136483 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-006-0263-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2006] [Accepted: 11/01/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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To report the results obtained with the transobturator sub-urethral tape (TOT) for the surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after 1 year follow-up. Ninety-three patients diagnosed with SUI or mixed urinary incontinence (MUI) underwent a TOT procedure associated to prolapse surgery, if necessary. Pre-operative quality of life (QoL) was assessed with the Urogenital Distress Inventory Short Form (UDI-6)/Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form (IIQ-7) questionnaires. Surgical and early complications were monitored. A stress test and an urodynamic test if urge incontinence de novo appeared were performed at 1 year follow-up. UDI-6/IIQ-7 questionnaires and SUI symptoms were recorded. Patients' characteristics, pre-operative quality of life and urodynamic evaluation were similar in the TOT and in the pelvic floor surgery group. From the sample, 15% had post-operative retention and 10% had vaginal erosion. The global rate of objective cure was 97% in both groups. The scores of the QoL questionnaires were worse by 9% and 10% with the procedure, respectively. Patients with urodynamic (MUI) or persistence of SUI symptoms (10%) did not reach a significant improvement, although patients with urge incontinence de novo (10%) did. The TOT procedure is safe and effective. Results showed that the association to pelvic floor surgical techniques did not diminish 1 year later. The stress test outcome assessment can overestimate the results, compared to the QoL assessment. In our report, the MUI did not improve with this surgical approach. Our results highlight the necessary employment of both the objective testing and the patient's opinion of her symptoms during daily life.
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- S Domingo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Universitario Dr. Peset, Avda. Gaspar Aguilar, 90-46017, Valencia, Spain.
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Garely AD, Kaufman JM, Sand PK, Smith N, Andoh M. Symptom bother and health-related quality of life outcomes following solifenacin treatment for overactive bladder: The VESIcare open-label trial (VOLT). Clin Ther 2006; 28:1935-46. [PMID: 17213014 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2006.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most clinical trials designed to evaluate overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome treatments have focused on measuring micturition variables from bladder diaries. However, although diaries help physicians assess symptoms objectively, they lack information on patients' subjective experience of OAB symptoms and the effects of treatment. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess patients' perceptions of improvements in symptom bother and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) with solifenacin succinate 5- and 10-mg treatments in patients with OAB. METHODS VOLT (VESIcare Open-Label Trial) was a prospective, flexible-dosing trial performed at 207 centers in the United States. Ambulatory adult (aged > or = 18 years) men and women with an established diagnosis of OAB (urgency, urge urinary incontinence, frequency, and/or nocturia for > or = 3 months) and who provided a sterile urine sample received solifenacin QD for 12 weeks. Initially, all patients received 5 mg/d, with the option of adjustment to 10 mg/d at 4 and 8 weeks. Effectiveness was assessed using the Patient Perception of Bladder Condition (PPBC) scale, a visual analog scale (VAS) for the degree of bother caused by individual OAB symptoms, and the overactive bladder questionnaire (OAB-q). Assessments were performed at study initiation and study end or study termination. Adverse events (AEs) were assessed throughout. RESULTS Patients (N = 2225) were enrolled between June 2004 and April 2005. Patients with baseline data (n = 2205) had a mean (SD) age of 59.7 (14.4) years; most patients were women (1813 [82.2%]) and white (1761 [79.9%]). Of the total patients enrolled, 1743 (78.3%) completed all 12 weeks of the study. After 12 weeks of solifenacin treatment, improvement was observed in the mean values of patient-reported perception of bladder condition. Significant change was observed on the PPBC scale from the mean baseline value to study end (4.4 vs 2.9; P < 0.001). All subscales of HRQOL significantly improved on the OAB-q score (mean changes, 14.7 to 29.6; all, P < 0.001). On the VAS, there was a significant reduction in the degree of bother associated with urgency, urge urinary incontinence, frequency, and/or nocturia (mean changes in VAS ratings, -36.7 to -41.8; all, P < 0.001 vs baseline). Solifenacin was well tolerated in most patients. Treatment-emergent AEs were reported by 1321 (59.4%) patients. Most reported AEs were anticholinergic in nature and of mild to moderate severity: dry mouth, 477 (21.4%); constipation, 295 (13.3%); headache, 76 (3.4%); blurred vision, 57 (2.6%); nausea, 39 (1.8%); dyspepsia, 34 (1.5%); and dry eye, 29 (1.3%). Two hundred sixteen (9.7%) patients discontinued treatment due to AEs. CONCLUSION Flexibly dosed solifenacin 5 and 10 mg QD was associated with reductions in patient-reported OAB symptom bother and improvements in patients' perception of bladder condition and HRQOL.
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- Alan D Garely
- Winthrop University Hospital, Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Mineola, New York 11501, USA.
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Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is a chronic condition characterised by urgency, with or without associated urge incontinence. Solifenacin succinate is a once daily, bladder selective antimuscarinic available in two doses (5 and 10 mg). The recommended dose is 5 mg once daily and can be increased to 10 mg once daily if 5 mg is well tolerated. This article presents pooled efficacy and safety data from four large, placebo-controlled, multinational phase III trials of solifenacin succinate with a total enrolment of over 2800 patients. Data from these trials show that solifenacin 5 and 10 mg once daily is significantly more effective than placebo at reducing urgency, incontinence, micturition frequency and nocturia and at increasing volume voided per micturition. Adverse events were mainly mild-to-moderate in all treatment groups. The results of these phase III trials support the use of solifenacin in the treatment of OAB.
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- C R Chapple
- Department of Urology, The Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
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Khullar V, Chapple C, Gabriel Z, Dooley JA. The effects of antimuscarinics on health-related quality of life in overactive bladder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Urology 2006; 68:38-48. [PMID: 16908339 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.05.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2005] [Revised: 04/13/2006] [Accepted: 05/25/2006] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The objective of this study was to review the effects of antimuscarinic treatments on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with overactive bladder (OAB). MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases were searched from 1966 through August 2004 for randomized controlled trials of antimuscarinic agents. HRQL data from included trials were extracted, and meta-analysis was performed where possible. Of 56 trials included, 25 (45%) reported HRQL and/or patient-reported outcomes. The most commonly used instruments were the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (3 trials), the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ; 5 trials), the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (2 trials), the Gaudenz Appraisal Questionnaire (3 trials), and the Urogenital Distress Inventory (2 trials). Results from the meta-analyses of placebo-controlled trials showed statistically significant differences in favor of antimuscarinic therapy. Differences in HRQL as assessed using the KHQ were also clinically meaningful. The meta-analysis results of active-controlled trials did not show significant differences among antimuscarinic agents. This review provides evidence that antimuscarinics provide an HRQL benefit to patients with OAB. HRQL outcomes using validated instruments are recommended for inclusion in active-controlled trials, and agreement on the most appropriate HRQL instrument is now required.
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- Vik Khullar
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. Mary's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
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