In:
Archives of Medical Science, Termedia Sp. z.o.o.
Kurzfassung:
The aim of this study was to investigate treatment-related
behaviour and quality of life of a Polish population that reported symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome. The analysis also evaluated the impact of individual lower urinary tract symptoms and their specific bother on
treatment seeking, treatment receiving, treatment satisfaction, and treatment continuation, in the same population. Material and methods The participants were aged ≥ 40 years with possible
diagnosis of OAB based on a score of ≥ 8 on the OAB-V8 questionnaire. Respondents used Likert-like scales to rate the frequency and symptom-specific bother of individual lower urinary tract symptoms. Regression models
were constructed to analyse all associations. Results Of 6005 participants, 33.9% (n = 2041) had a possible diagnosis of
OAB. Almost 40% (n = 810) were seeking treatment, and most participants received treatment (37.7%, n = 770). There was no difference between individuals in urban and rural areas. Prescribed drugs were the most common
treatment for OAB symptoms. We did not observe differences in treatment satisfaction or dissatisfaction between men and women, but statistically
more men than women continued their treatment. Symptoms of all categories, not only storage, but also voiding, and post-micturition, were associated with a negative effect on an individual’s treatment-related outcome. Finally, OAB had a negative effect on quality of life because 43% (n = 878)
of persons with possible OAB had concerns about their quality of life related to their urinary condition. Conclusions This study is the first Eastern European population-representative analysis of treatment-related behaviours for OAB. Our study highlights
the importance of patient education about the condition and treatment options.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
1734-1922
,
1896-9151
Sprache:
Unbekannt
Verlag:
Termedia Sp. z.o.o.
Publikationsdatum:
2021
ZDB Id:
2203781-0
