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Choi EPH, Wu C, Chan LML, Fan HSL, Kwok JYY, Chau PH, Yu EYT, Wong SYS, Lam CLK. Psychometric properties and moderated mediation analysis of the ICIQ-NQOL in Chinese primary care patients with nocturia. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2024; 8:86. [PMID: 39110312 PMCID: PMC11306455 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-024-00756-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Many individuals consider nocturia a significant nuisance, leading to a reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL). However, there has been a lack of psychometrically sound patient-reported outcome measures to assess the impact of nocturia on patients in Chinese contexts. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Nocturia Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-NQOL) for use among primary care patients in Hong Kong, China. Additionally, it sought to investigate the mechanisms that link nocturia and sleep quality with HRQOL by employing moderated mediation analysis. METHODS The traditional Chinese version of the ICIQ-NQOL was developed through iterative translations, cognitive debriefing interviews, and panel reviews. The psychometric evaluation included assessments of factor structure, convergent validity, concurrent validity, known-group validity, internal consistency, test-retest reliability and responsiveness. Study instruments included the ICIQ-NQOL, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and a modified Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-Short Form (IIQ-7). RESULTS A total of 419 primary care patients were recruited from general outpatient clinics, among whom 228 experiencing an average of two or more nocturia episodes per night over the past four weeks. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the two-factor structure of the ICIQ-NQOL. Concurrent validity was confirmed by moderate correlations between the IIQ-7 total score and the total score as well as two domain scores of the ICIQ-NQOL (r ranging from 0.43 to 0.49, all p < 0.001). The ICIQ-NQOL also had moderate correlations with the IPSS total symptom score (r ranging from 0.40 to 0.48, all p < 0.001). Convergent validity was supported by moderate correlations between the global PSQI score and the total score as well as two domain scores of the ICIQ-NQOL (r ranging from 0.42 to 0.52, all p < 0.001). Known-group comparisons showed that the ICIQ-NQOL could differentiate between patients with and without nocturia in terms of sleep/energy domain score (p < 0.001), bother/concern domain score (p < 0.001), and total score (p < 0.001), each demonstrating a moderate Cohen's d effect size. Item-total correlations corrected for overlap exceeded 0.4, and Cronbach's alpha coefficients were greater than 0.7. Test-retest reliability was confirmed with intraclass correlation coefficients exceeding 0.7 among patients reporting no change in their nocturia symptoms at a 2-week follow-up. Regarding responsiveness, the Cohen's d effect sizes for differences in domain and total scores between the baseline and 2-week follow-up assessments were greater than 0.3 among patients showing improvement in nocturia. Our moderated mediation analysis indicated that sleep quality significantly moderated the impact of nocturia on HRQOL, with a notably stronger indirect effect among females compared to males. CONCLUSIONS The ICIQ-NQOL is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing the HRQOL in primary care patients suffering from nocturia. The findings advocate for gender-specific approaches in the management and treatment of nocturia to optimize HRQOL.
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- Edmond Pui Hang Choi
- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 5/F, Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 5/F, Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 5/F, Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 5/F, Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Centre on Behavioral Health, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 5/F, Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Family Medicine, The University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Zhu L, Yan Y, Yu J, Liu Y, Sun Y, Chen Y, Fang J, Liu Z. Electroacupuncture for lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e080743. [PMID: 39032929 PMCID: PMC11261703 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition commonly seen among men aged over 40, significantly affecting their quality of life and typically accompanied by lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Acupuncture presents a potentially effective treatment option; however, the exact effects remain uncertain. Therefore, we design this multicentre randomised trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture (EA) for relieving LUTS in men with BPH. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A two-arm, sham-controlled, subject-blinded and assessor-blinded trial will be conducted in 11 hospitals in China to compare EA with sham electroacupuncture (SA) in treating moderate to severe LUTS of BPH among men aged 40-80. A total of 306 eligible male patients will be recruited and assigned at a 1:1 ratio to receive either EA or SA for 24 sessions over a succession of 8 weeks, with 24 weeks of follow-up. The primary outcome will be the proportions of participants with at least 30% reduction in the International Prostate Symptom Score total score from baseline at weeks 8 and 20. All statistical analyses will be conducted in accordance with the intention-to-treat principle, and a two-tailed p value less than 0.05 will be considered statistically significant. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The trial has been approved by the institutional review board of Guang'anmen Hospital (2022-203-KY), as well as other recruitment centres. Each participant will receive the detailed information of the trial, and sign the written informed consent. The results of the trial are expected to be published in a peer-reviewed journal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05585450.
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- Lili Zhu
- Department of Acupuncture, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Houpo Chinese Medicine Institute, Beijing, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Salimi H, Hosseini J, Sharifian R, Fallah Karkan M, Namiranian N, Injinari N, Ahmadi Basiri E, Abouei S, Samadaeegelehkolaee K, Mirjalili A. The Effect of Botulinum Toxin (Masport) Injection Following Internal Urethrotomy of Bulbar Urethral Stricture: A Pilot Study. Am J Mens Health 2024; 18:15579883241271279. [PMID: 39183387 PMCID: PMC11345732 DOI: 10.1177/15579883241271279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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The application of Botulinum toxin (Masport) in urology has a long history. We aimed to assess the effect of local Masport on improvement in patients with urethral stricture by reducing the recurrence of urethral stricture. This pilot study conducted was a double-blind randomized clinical trial with code IRCT20191222045852N1 on patients suffering from urethral stricture. Finally, 28 patients were allocated to intervention and control groups. Twelve patients received intralesional injection with Masport in addition to internal urethrotomy, while 16 patients underwent internal urethrotomy with normal saline. The Cox regression hazard model was used to evaluate the effect of treatment status on recurrence time adjusted for the age, length, and location of the stenosis, cause of the stenosis, and history of previous operations. The effect of treatment type was significant at the .05 level. The past medical history and cause of urethral stricture had a significant impact on relapse-free survival. Also, the improvement in the mean score of the EuroQol Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS), International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and Q-max in the group with Masport was significantly different from the group with normal saline. The internal urethrotomy with intralesional injection of Masport has a better survival prognosis than internal urethrotomy with normal saline group. Therefore, the authors suggest that, given this successful initial clinical trial, consideration be given to future studies involving the use of botox in the management of urethral strictures in conjunction with internal urethrotomy.
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- Hojat Salimi
- Men’s Health and Reproductive Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Men’s Health and Reproductive Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Men’s Health and Reproductive Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology Research Center, Razi Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Diabetes Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Diabetes Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Doctor, Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Reconstructive Urologist, Yazd Urology Department, Men’s Health, and Reproductive Health Research Center, Yazd, Iran
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Zhang L, Hu C, Qin Q, Li R, Zhao J, Zhang Z, Wang Z, She J, Shi F. Learning process analysis of robotic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection for local advanced rectal cancer: the CUSUM curve of 78 consecutive patients. Surg Today 2024; 54:220-230. [PMID: 37468743 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-023-02725-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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PURPOSE Robotic lateral lymph node dissection (LLND) has been described as a safe and feasible procedure for local advanced rectal cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the learning curve for robotic-assisted LLND. METHODS We collected data on 78 consecutive patients who underwent robotic-LLND at our hospital. The learning curve was analyzed using the cumulative sum (CUSUM) method to assess changes in the unilateral LLND operative times across the case sequence. RESULTS Among the 78 patients, 52 underwent bilateral LLND and 26 underwent unilateral LLND. A total of 130 consecutive data were recorded. We arranged unilateral robotic-LLND operative times and calculated cumulative sum values, allowing the differentiation of three phases: phase I (learning period, cases 1-51); phase II (proficiency period, cases 52-83); and phase III (mastery period, cases 84-130). As the learning curve accumulated, the operation time and estimated blood loss of unilateral robotic-LLND decreased significantly with each phase (P < 0.05). By 12 months after surgery, the International Prostatic Symptom Score of patients at phase III was significantly lower than at phase I (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The CUSUM curve shows three phases in the learning of robotic-LLND. The estimated learning curve for robotic-assisted rectal-LLND is achieved after 51 cases.
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- Lei Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Center for Gut Microbiome Research, Med-X Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Center for Gut Microbiome Research, Med-X Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Center for Gut Microbiome Research, Med-X Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Center for Gut Microbiome Research, Med-X Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Center for Gut Microbiome Research, Med-X Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Center for Gut Microbiome Research, Med-X Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Center for Gut Microbiome Research, Med-X Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
- Center for Gut Microbiome Research, Med-X Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
- Center for Gut Microbiome Research, Med-X Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Vredeveld T. Clinimetrics: The International Prostate Symptom Score. J Physiother 2024; 70:69. [PMID: 38072711 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2023.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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- Annelies L Pool-Goudzwaard
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Institute for Master Education in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, SOMT University of Physiotherapy, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Centre of Expertise Urban Vitality, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Ito M, Makita C, Mori T, Takano H, Kumano T, Matsuo M, Iinuma K, Kawase M, Nakane K, Nakano M, Koie T. Associations of Clinical and Dosimetric Parameters with Urinary Toxicities after Prostate Brachytherapy: A Long-Term Single-Institution Experience. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:5680-5689. [PMID: 37366909 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30060426] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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To examine the association of clinical, treatment, and dose parameters with late urinary toxicity after low-dose-rate brachytherapy (LDR-BT) for prostate cancer, we retrospectively studied patients with prostate cancer who underwent LDR-BT from January 2007 through December 2016. Urinary toxicity was assessed using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and Overactive Bladder (OAB) Symptom Score (OABSS). Severe and moderate lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) were defined as IPSS ≥ 20 and ≥ 8, respectively; OAB was defined as a nocturnal frequency of ≥ 2 and a total OABSS of ≥ 3. In total, 203 patients (median age: 66 years) were included, with a mean follow-up of 8.4 years after treatment. The IPSS and OABSS worsened after 3 months of treatment; these scores improved to pretreatment levels after 18-36 months in most patients. Patients with a higher baseline IPSS and OABSS had a higher frequency of moderate and severe LUTS and OAB at 24 and 60 months, respectively. LUTS and OAB at 24 and 60 months were not correlated with the dosimetric factors of LDR-BT. Although the rate of long-term urinary toxicities assessed using IPSS and OABSS was low, the baseline scores were related to long-term function. Refining patient selection may further reduce long-term urinary toxicity.
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- Masaya Ito
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gifu Takayama Red Cross Hospital, 3-11, Tenmancho, Takayama City 500-8717, Gifu, Japan
- Department of Radiology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City 500-1194, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City 500-1194, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City 500-1194, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City 500-1194, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City 500-1194, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City 500-1194, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City 500-1194, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City 500-1194, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City 500-1194, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Gifu Prefectural General Medical Center, 4-6-1, Noisshiki, Gifu City 500-8717, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City 500-1194, Gifu, Japan
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Silang J, Cai Z, Wang J, Gazang C, Zheng L, Gu Y, Luo F, Zhang B, Fan Y, Wang F. Reliability and validity of the Tibetan version of the International Prostate Symptom Score. World J Urol 2023; 41:1389-1394. [PMID: 37039905 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-023-04368-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To validate the Tibetan version of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS-Tib) in patients with and without urinary symptoms in a Tibetan population. METHODS The validity and reliability of IPSS-Tib were studied in 85 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and 62 controls without lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Reliability was evaluated using the test-retest method and internal consistency using Cronbach's α, and the construct validity was assessed by the correlation between IPSS-Tib scores and quality of life questions (QoL-Tib). RESULTS The Cronbach's α coefficient of the IPSS-Tib was 0.80 and of a single IPSS scoring item ranged from 0.77 to 0.86. The IPSS-Tib test-retest reliability was evaluated by the intraclass correlation coefficient, and its average value was 0.79 (P < 0.001). The mean (SEM, 95% CI) area under the ROC curve for the IPSS-Tib was 0.91 (0.87-0.96). The IPSS-Tib had a high correlation with the QoL-Tib (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient 0.84, P < 0.01). The mean IPSS score before transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) was 21.9 (6.8), and dropped to 6.38 (1.54) after TURP (P < 0.001), and the average difference was 15.52 (6.23), related to the drop from 4.5 (0.9) to 1.46 (0.48) in the QoL (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The IPSS-Tib has good reliability and validity in the diagnosis and symptom severity assessment of patients with BPH in Tibetan areas. It is an ideal assessment tool that can be used in Tibetan-speaking areas for patients with BPH and as a method for evaluating postoperative curative effect assessment of patients with BPH.
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- Jiangcun Silang
- Department of Urology, People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, 18 Linkuo North Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Second People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa, China
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- Department of Urology, People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, 18 Linkuo North Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Tibetan Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa, China
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- Department of Urology, People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, 18 Linkuo North Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, 18 Linkuo North Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, 18 Linkuo North Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, 18 Linkuo North Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, 18 Linkuo North Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
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Comparison of robotic versus laparoscopic lateral lymph node dissection for advanced lower rectal cancer: a retrospective study at two institutions. Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-023-09925-8. [PMID: 36757452 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-09925-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lateral lymph node dissection (LLND) represents a technically challenging procedure. This study aimed to evaluate the perioperative, genitourinary functional and mid-term oncological outcomes of laparoscopic lateral lymph node dissection (LLLND) and robotic lateral lymph node dissection (RLLND) for advanced lower rectal cancer (ALRC). METHODS Between January 2015 and April 2021, consecutive patients who underwent RLLND and LLLND at two high-volume centres were enrolled. The perioperative outcomes, genitourinary function recovery and mid-term oncological outcomes of the patients were compared. A subgroup analysis of patients who underwent neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) was performed. RESULTS A total of 205 patients were included in the analysis, with 95 in the RLLND group and 110 in the LLLND group. The patients in the RLLND group had a longer operative time, less blood loss, and more harvested internal iliac lymph nodes than did those in the LLLND group. In postoperative complication, urinary retention was less frequent in the RLLND group than in the LLLND group. Additionally, the RLLND group had better genitourinary function recovery. Similar results were also observed from the nCRT subgroup analysis. Moreover, there was no significant difference in mid-term oncological outcomes between the two groups. Further subgroup analysis indicated that the patients who underwent nCRT + LLLND/RLLND had better local control than those who underwent only LLLND/RLLND. CONCLUSIONS RLLND is safe and feasible for ALRC and is associated with more harvested internal iliac lymph nodes and better genitourinary function recovery. NCRT combined with minimally invasive LLND could constitute an improved strategy for ALRC.
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Stefanova I, Currie AC, Newton RC, Albon L, Slater G, Birnie A, Hawkins W, Pring C. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Males. Obes Surg 2021; 31:3151-3158. [PMID: 33847876 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05403-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is a chronic disease with multisystem morbidity. There are multiple studies reporting the effect of bariatric surgery on cardiovascular and metabolic disease, but few examine its impact on lower urinary tract symptoms. This article aims to perform a systematic review with meta-analysis, to determine the effects of bariatric surgery on lower urinary tract symptoms in male patients. METHODS Medline, Embase, conference proceedings, and reference lists were searched for studies reporting the quantitative measurement of lower urinary tract symptoms score pre- and postweight loss surgery. The primary outcome was International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) before and after bariatric surgery. Secondary outcomes were changed in body mass index (BMI) and total body weight (TBW). Weighted mean differences (MD) were calculated for continuous outcomes. RESULTS Seven studies were included in the analysis of 334 patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Mean study follow-up was between 3 and 36 months. IPSS score ranged from 3-12.7 preoperatively and 1.9-6.9 postoperatively. There was a statistically significant improvement in the IPSS score following bariatric surgery (MD 2.82, 95% CI 0.96 to 4.69, p=0.003). Bariatric surgery also resulted in statistically significant reduction of BMI and TBW. CONCLUSION Bariatric surgery produces a significant improvement on lower urinary tract symptoms in men with obesity. This may be due to improvement of insulin sensitivity, testosterone levels or lipid profile associated with weight loss.
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- Irena Stefanova
- Department of General Surgery, East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, UK
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Ashford and St Peters Hospital Trust, Guildford Street, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, UK.
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, UK
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery and Diabetes, St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, UK
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, UK
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- Department of Urology, St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, UK
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, UK
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, UK
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Liu Z, Chen T, Shen M, Li K, Ma C, Ketlhoafetse A, Liu X. A Pilot Study on the Effects of Yi Jin Jing Exercise for Older Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. J Aging Phys Act 2020; 28:822-827. [PMID: 32434151 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2019-0315] [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: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia and its associated lower urinary tract symptoms seriously affect both the physical and mental health of older men. In order to determine the efficiency of Chinese Qigong Yi Jin Jing on prostate health in older individuals, thirty participants were randomized into either an Yi Jin Jing group (n = 15) or a control group (n = 15). After the 6-month intervention, the Yi Jin Jing group showed a significant decrease in international prostate symptom score and a significant increase in maximal urinary flow rate (compared with the control group p = .005, p = .001, respectively). Also, testosterone level increased and estrogen/testosterone ratio decreased in the Yi Jin Jing group (compared with the baseline p = .004, p = .002, respectively); estrogen level and estrogen/testosterone ratio were lower in the Yi Jin Jing group (compared with the control group p = .029, p = .012, respectively). The results showed that Yi Jin Jing is a promising way to reduce the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia-lower urinary tract symptoms in older men.
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Valladales-Restrepo LF, Machado-Alba JE. Potentially inappropriate prescriptions of anticholinergic drugs in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Aging Male 2020; 23:785-792. [PMID: 30955405 DOI: 10.1080/13685538.2019.1595572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prostatic hyperplasia is frequent in the elderly, and it can be associated with urinary retention in patients who use cholinergic antagonists. The objective was to estimate the anticholinergic burden of drugs prescribed to patients diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia. METHODS A cross-sectional study using a population database to identify prescriptions of cholinergic antagonists drugs used in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. The anticholinergic burden was evaluated using the Anticholinergic Drug Scale. RESULTS Three thousand seven hundred and sixty patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia were identified, with a mean age of 68.26 ± 10.46 years. Of these patients, 2961 (78.8%) received pharmacological treatment mainly with tamsulosin monotherapy (34.7%, n = 1026). Overall, 34.7% (n = 1303) of all patients were taking cholinergic antagonists. Patients aged 75-84 years (OR: 1.985, 95%CI: 1.063-3.709) and those 85 or older (OR: 2.52, 95%CI: 1.287-4.948) had a greater probability of having an anticholinergic burden score ≥3 points. Of the patients not receiving pharmacological treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 35% (n = 280) were taking medications with anticholinergic properties. CONCLUSIONS A high proportion of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia were receiving medical management for the relief of symptoms, mostly via monotherapy. However, one-third of patients received some type of medication with anticholinergic properties, being much more frequent after 75 years.
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- Luis Fernando Valladales-Restrepo
- Grupo de Investigación en Farmacoepidemiología y Farmacovigilancia, Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira-Audifarma S.A, Pereira, Colombia
- Fundación Universitaria Autónoma de las Américas, Avenida de las Américas Calle, Pereira, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Farmacoepidemiología y Farmacovigilancia, Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira-Audifarma S.A, Pereira, Colombia
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Zendehdel A, Ansari M, Khatami F, Mansoursamaei S, Dialameh H. The effect of vitamin D supplementation on the progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr 2020; 40:3325-3331. [PMID: 33213976 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Inflammation and proliferation are the cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and are the key components of its mechanism of action. In this study we sought to determine the role of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in BPH, because of its anti-inflammatory activities, and its effect on prostate volume and BPH symptoms. METHODS This randomized clinical trial (RCT) was conducted on 108 participants >50 years of age who had either asymptomatic or mild BPH symptoms according to the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire. Patients were randomly divided into two groups, intervention and control. The intervention group received 50 000 units of vitamin D3 and the control group received a placebo every two weeks for six months. Prostate ultrasound, routine clinical examinations, toucher rectal (TR), and laboratory tests were performed for all patients. After six months, the patients underwent another ultrasound evaluation, measurement of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and completed the IPSS. Results of the evaluations before and after the intervention were compared between the groups using the chi-square, t-test, and logistic regression analysis. Repeated measure analysis was used to evaluate the effect of vitamin D intervention on the changes in the IPSS score. RESULTS The mean age of the participants was 56 ± 9 years. In the control group, the mean prostate volume was higher compared to the intervention group (p < 0.001). The control group had a higher mean PSA level than the intervention group (p < 0.001). Although the IPSS score decreased over time in both groups, analysis of variance showed that the amount of change or decrease in IPSS score in the intervention group was significantly more than the control group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The results of our study support the effect of vitamin D in reducing prostate volume and PSA levels, and in improving BPH symptoms. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings to verify the use of vitamin D as a treatment for BPH.
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- Abolfazl Zendehdel
- Geriatrics Department, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Ziaeian Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Family Medicine Department, Ziaeian Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiology Department, Amir al-Momenin Hospital, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Community Medicine Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Family Medicine Department, Ziaeian Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Family Medicine Department, Ziaeian Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Li Y, Yan C, Li J, Wang Q, Zhang J, Qiang W, Qi D. A nurse-driven enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) nursing program for geriatric patients following lung surgery. Thorac Cancer 2020; 11:1105-1113. [PMID: 32120450 PMCID: PMC7113056 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.13372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a multiprofessional, multidisciplinary and evidence-based program that aims to reduce complications, improve overall prognosis, shorten hospital stays, and promote fast recovery following major surgery. Nurses play a crucial role in the successful implementation of the ERAS program. Therefore, this research focuses on the trajectory optimized and acquired by nurses in the enhanced recovery of elderly patients undergoing radical surgery for lung cancer. This study concludes that the implementation of the proposed ERAS preoperative point-of-care trajectory is highly beneficial for improved outcomes and enhanced recovery of geriatric patients following lung surgery.
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- Yan Li
- Department of Senior Ward, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Senior Ward, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Senior Ward, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Senior Ward, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Senior Ward, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Nursing Department, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Senior Ward, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Subrata SA. Health‐related quality of life in patients undergoing TURP: Translating evidence into urological nursing practice. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGICAL NURSING 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/ijun.12216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Sumarno A. Subrata
- Doctoral Candidate in Doctor of Philosophy Program in NursingInternational and Collaborative Program with Foreign University Program, Mahidol University Nakhon Pathom Thailand
- Department of Nursing and Wound Research Center, Faculty of Health SciencesUniversitas Muhammadiyah Magelang Magelang Indonesia
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Lower urinary tract symptoms and health-related quality of life in Hong Kong primary care: a cross-sectional study. Qual Life Res 2020; 29:1311-1321. [PMID: 31900760 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02402-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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PURPOSE To estimate the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in primary care using the International Continence Society symptom definition; to evaluate the association between LUTS and health-related quality of life (HRQOL); and to evaluate the treatment gaps. METHODS Patients aged 40 and above were randomly recruited in a Hong Kong public primary care. Patients were asked (i) how often they experienced 18 individual LUTS during the past 4 weeks and (ii) whether they had sought treatments for their LUTS. The 12-Item Short Form Health Survey version 2 (SF-12 v2) and the modified Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-Short Form (IIQ-7) were used to measure HRQOL. RESULTS 500 patients completed the survey. 75.8% of the patients had at least one LUTS "at least sometimes", with patients with a combination of storage, voiding, and post-micturition symptoms being the most prevalent (22.2%), followed by a combination of voiding and storage symptoms (14%). Only 14% of LUTS patients had sought treatments for their LUTS. LUTS was associated with a negative effect in all domains of the SF-12 v2 and IIQ-7 and patients with a combination of storage, voiding, and post-micturition symptoms had the worst HRQOL. Finally, having a combination of storage, voiding, and post-micturition symptoms and poorer HRQOL were factors associated with having sought treatments for LUTS. CONCLUSION A high prevalence of LUTS but low treatment-seeking rates implied possible unmet needs of LUTS patients in primary care, suggesting the potential for more active interventions to alleviate the negative impact of LUTS on patients' HRQOL.
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Choi EPH, Wan EYF, Kwok JYY, Chin WY, Lam CLK. The mediating role of sleep quality in the association between nocturia and health-related quality of life. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2019; 17:181. [PMID: 31829192 PMCID: PMC6907224 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-019-1251-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Even though the negative impacts of nocturia on sleep quality and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) have been documented in previous research, their interrelationship has been poorly studied. This study aimed to explore whether nocturia would affect sleep quality, which in turn affects HRQOL. METHODS Participants aged 40 and above were randomly recruited from a Hong Kong public primary care clinic. Participants were asked to report the average number of nocturia (waking up at night to void) pisodes per night over a 1-month period. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey version 2 (SF-12 v2) were administered. The mediation analysis was tested using multistage regression approach and bootstrap method. RESULTS Of the 500 subjects who completed the survey, 31.2% reported symptomatic nocturia (having ≥2 nocturia episodes per night), and 60.4% experienced poor sleep quality (a PSQI global score > 5). Respondents with symptomatic nocturia had a poorer HRQOL in the domains of physical functioning (PF), role physical (RP) and social functioning (SF), general health (GH), vitality (VT) and physical component summary (PCS) of the SF-12 v2 than those without. Compared with the respondents without poor sleep quality, those with poor sleep quality had poorer HRQOL across all domains and summaries of the SF-12 v2. Mediation analysis found that sleep quality fully mediated the association between nocturia and the PF, RP and SF domains of the SF-12 v2, respectively, and partially mediated the association between nocturia and the GH, VT and PCS domains of the SF-12 v2, respectively. CONCLUSIONS We found that sleep quality mediated the association between nocturia and HRQOL. To enhance the HRQOL of patients with nocturia, clinicians should not only focus on nocturia symptoms, but also on their sleep quality.
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- Edmond Pui Hang Choi
- School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M.W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M.W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Song QX, Zhang Y, Ye X, Xue W, Xu C, Xu J, Abrams P, Sun Y. Current status and progression of lower urinary tract symptoms in Chinese male patients: the protocol and rationale for a nationwide, hospital-based, prospective, multicentre study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e028378. [PMID: 31562145 PMCID: PMC6773293 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION It has become increasingly evident that the male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) may not only be caused by abnormalities in one or more components of the lower urinary tract, but also be secondary to a range of systemic disorders. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the features of urological and systemic disorders among middle-aged and elderly male LUTS patients in China. The second aim is to investigate the changes of both conditions after interventions through a 2-year prospective follow-up. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This nationwide, hospital-based, multicentre cohort study was designed and initiated by the Prostatic Obstruction Investigation Team which is an international multidisciplinary academic group focusing on the management of male LUTS. An expectation of 11 500 eligible subjects from 23 authorised urological centres across the mainland of China will be recruited with a baseline assessment and data collection. Subsequently, subjects will undergo a follow-up for 24 months having been prescribed with oral medications or after being selected for prostate surgery based on the standard practice of each institution as well as the clinician's own experience. All statistical analysis will be performed using SAS V.9.4 and R package. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study has received ethical approval from the Ethics Committee Boards of Shanghai Changhai Hospital (CHEC2017-244). The results will be reported at scientific conferences and be published on peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03394651.
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- Qi-Xiang Song
- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Military Health Service, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Bschleipfer T, Oelke M, Rieken M. [Diagnostic procedures and diagnostic strategy for lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia : An overview]. Urologe A 2019; 58:238-247. [PMID: 30796463 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-019-0870-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) is the most common condition affecting the lower urinary tract of men. Evidence-based assessment is the basis for an ideal treatment approach. OBJECTIVES To provide an overview of the current status of diagnostic measures for LUTS/BPH. MATERIALS AND METHODS Descriptive review of the literature on the diagnosis of LUTS/BPH. RESULTS A medical history inquiring about LUTS/BPH symptoms and burden as well as a standardized and validated symptom questionnaire such as the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) are the basis of the assessment. A physical examination including a rectal exam and the ultrasonography of the lower and upper urinary tract are also part of the basic diagnostic workup. Prostate size is ideally measured by transrectal ultrasound. Serum prostate-specific antigen measurement may help to estimate the prostate size and the risk fo progression. It can also be helpful in the detection of prostate cancer. Urine dipstick or sediment is used to exclude urinary tract infection, hematuria, or glucosuria. Voiding dysfunction can be detected by uroflowmetry. In addition to the aforementioned examinations, further tests such as frequency-voiding charts, multichannel urodynamic evaluation, measurement of detrusor wall thickness and X‑ray imaging of the upper urinary tract as well as a cystoscopy may be offered if needed. CONCLUSIONS Diagnostics of LUTS/BPH consist of basic exams as well as optional exams and can be used to assess the progression risk, to identify complications and to offer the ideal treatment.
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- T Bschleipfer
- Klinik für Urologie, Andrologie und Kinderurologie, Klinikum Weiden/Kliniken Nordoberpfalz AG, Söllnerstr. 16, 92637, Weiden, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Urologie, Kinderurologie & Urologische Onkologie, St. Antonius-Hospital, Möllenweg 22, 48599, Gronau, Deutschland
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- alta uro AG, Centralbahnplatz 6, 4051, Basel, Schweiz
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Guzelsoy M, Aydos MM, Coban S, Turkoglu AR, Acibucu K, Demirci H. Comparison of the effectiveness of IPSS and VPSS without any help in LUTS patients: a prospective study. Aging Male 2018; 21:193-199. [PMID: 29228847 DOI: 10.1080/13685538.2017.1414178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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AIM To compare the correlation of visual prostate symptom score (VPSS) and international prostate symptom score (IPSS). To investigate the effect of educational level and age in the responses to VPSS and IPSS. METHOD Three hundred and nine patients who gave consent and applied via LUTS to our institution were included in this study. They were requested to fill IPSS and VPSS. The patients were divided into two groups as middle-aged and elderly with a cutoff point of 65 years. They were divided into six groups based on educational level. SPSS was used for the statistical evaluation. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 61.5 ± 8.9 years. The correlation was found between IPSS and VPSS (p < .05). Education was found not to contribute for answering IPSS and VPSS (p = .332 and .138, respectively). No difference was found between the middle-aged and elderly groups in terms of the rates of inability to answer IPSS and VPSS (p = .177 and .681, respectively). CONCLUSIONS There is a correlation between VPSS and IPSS. VPSS can be used as an auxiliary or alternative tool instead of IPSS in evaluating LUTS; however, has no superiority to IPSS in elderly group. Currently, the best option to exclude bias in illiterate group is VPSS.
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- Muhammet Guzelsoy
- a Department of Urology , Univesity of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital , Bursa , Turkey
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- a Department of Urology , Univesity of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital , Bursa , Turkey
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- a Department of Urology , Univesity of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital , Bursa , Turkey
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- a Department of Urology , Univesity of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital , Bursa , Turkey
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- a Department of Urology , Univesity of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital , Bursa , Turkey
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- b Department of Family Medicine , Univesity of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital , Bursa , Turkey
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