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Naber KG, Tirán-Saucedo J, Wagenlehner FME. Psychosocial burden of recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections. GMS INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2022; 10:Doc01. [PMID: 35463815 PMCID: PMC9006425 DOI: 10.3205/id000078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a leading cause of bacterial infections in women. Despite acute treatment, 30-50% of women who have a UTI will experience a recurrence within 6-12 months. In this review, the focus will be on the personal psychosocial impacts of recurrent UTI. Methods: A PubMed/MEDLINE literature search was carried out from 2000 to 2020 in order to identify any recent high-quality meta-analyses or systematic reviews on these topics. Results: One systematic review was found appropriate for this manuscript. Concerning impact on quality of life (QoL) and daily activities, a reduced quality of both intimate and social relationships, self-esteem, and capacity for work was found due to recurrent UTI. Social function was substantially more reduced than physical function. In one study, the greatest reduction overall was in mental role functioning, whereas in another study, mental health reductions were not substantially greater than those of physical health. About one third of women suffered from UTI very often or often after sexual intercourse, and more than half of the patients stated that sexual relations were negatively influenced by UTI. Data from the GESPRIT study suggest that prophylaxis for recurrent UTI is underutilized, because less than 40% of the study population were offered prophylaxis after experiencing three UTI per year, despite all surveyed participants being willing to undertake at least one of the prophylactic measures listed in the survey. Conclusions: Little data on the psychosocial impact of recurrent UTI are available. Therefore, future studies must also incorporate QoL assessments as key outcome measures.
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- Kurt G. Naber
- Department of Urology, Technical University of Munich, Germany,*To whom correspondence should be addressed: Kurt G. Naber, Department of Urology, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675 Munich, Germany, E-mail:
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- IMIGO/Instituto Mexicano de Infectología Ginecología y Obstetricia, Obstetrics and Gynaecology/Infectious Diseases, Monterrey, México
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Dao A, Dunivan G. Patient-Centered Goals for Treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders. CURRENT BLADDER DYSFUNCTION REPORTS 2022; 17:210-218. [PMID: 36258780 PMCID: PMC9562075 DOI: 10.1007/s11884-022-00668-1] [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] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Purpose of review To review the current literature on patient centered goals for the treatment of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs). Recent findings Patients have a poor understanding of their PFDs, regardless if they had prior PFD treatments or received counseling, emphasizing the need for improved education from healthcare providers. Understanding the patient perspective provides insights into identifying patient goals, which facilitates communication and allows for tailored counseling, management of expectations, and assessment of treatment response. Functional outcomes are consistently important to patients, often listed as their main treatment goals. The achievement of these goals is fundamental to satisfaction. IMPACT and PROMIS are examples of PCO measures that can be utilized in both research and clinical settings. Finally, telemedicine has emerged as a viable alternative to clinic visits that offers improved access to care with no increase in adverse events or dissatisfaction, in order to aid in monitoring and meeting patient treatment goals. Summary Patient involvement is fundamental to providing value-based care. Provider understanding of the patient perspective is necessary to guide counseling and treatment. Patient-centered goals offer a way to engage patients, facilitate communication, and improve patient satisfaction. Although there are multiple validated PCO tools, further development and research involving patient input is needed.
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- Angela Dao
- Division of Urogynecology, Department of OBGYN, University of New Mexico, MSC 10-5580, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 USA
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- Division of Urogynecology, Department of OBGYN, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL USA
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Arena A, Orsini B, Degli Esposti E, Manzara F, Ambrosio M, Raimondo D, Lenzi J, Casadio P, Seracchioli R. The unbearable burden of endometriosis: Results from a large cohort about anxiety reduction during the first outpatient evaluation. J Psychosom Res 2021; 147:110512. [PMID: 34020342 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2021.110512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of the first outpatient evaluation on anxiety levels in women with suspected endometriosis. Secondarily, we investigated which individual characteristics exerted the greatest influence on distress levels. METHODS Women referred to our academic center between January 2019 and March 2020 on the suspicion of endometriosis were enrolled in this prospective, observational study. Before the visit, participants answered questionnaires such as the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD) and the Spielberg State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Y6. After the visit, the STAI-Y6 was resubmitted to each woman, along with the Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGII) questionnaire. Women's and physicians' satisfaction with the visit were also evaluated using a 5-point scale. RESULTS One hundred and four women were enrolled. Anxiety levels decreased after the evaluation (STAI-Y6 60.0 ± 15.0 vs 40.8 ± 14.2, P < .001). Higher reductions were noted in patients who had higher baseline anxiety levels (est. change -24.3; 95% CI -29.2, -19.5; P < .001), had previously sought information online (est. change -15.9; 95% CI -21.4, -10.5; P < .001), and when endometriosis was not confirmed, but not in those waitlisted for surgery (est. change 1.7; 95% CI -5.9, 9.2; P 0.659). Most patients' mood improved after the examination (67%) and were satisfied with the visit (98%). CONCLUSIONS Anxiety levels are reduced after medical examination in women with higher baseline distress and who sought information online. To create a trustful relationship with women, providing them with tailored counselling, seems essential to improve their psychological wellbeing.
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- Alessandro Arena
- Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), Via Massarenti, 13, IRCCS, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), Via Massarenti, 13, IRCCS, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), Via Massarenti, 13, IRCCS, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), Via Massarenti, 13, IRCCS, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), Via Massarenti, 13, IRCCS, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), Via Massarenti, 13, IRCCS, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), Via Massarenti, 13, IRCCS, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), Via Massarenti, 13, IRCCS, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Preoperative Music Listening in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery: A Randomized Trial. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2021; 27:469-473. [PMID: 34397606 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate the effect of music listening on preoperative anxiety compared with usual care in patients undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery. METHODS Patients scheduled for pelvic reconstructive surgery were enrolled on the day of surgery. Participants were randomized to either the usual care (control group) or to music listening on headphones (music group) before their surgery. Participants completed the Spielberg State-Trait Anxiety Inventory form Y1 to measure baseline state anxiety levels before surgery and again after 30 minutes of usual care or music listening. The primary outcome was the change in state anxiety score as measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory form Y1. RESULTS Sixty-nine women completed the study (35 assigned to the control group and 34 assigned to the music group). Analysis of the primary outcome included 66 participants (34 in the control group and 32 in the music group). Improvement in state anxiety was significantly better for patients assigned to music listening (-6.69; SD, 6.98) than for patients assigned to the control group (-1.32; SD, 8.03; P = 0.01). Six weeks postoperatively, patients in the music group (n = 29) reported higher overall satisfaction when compared with those in the control group (n = 31, P = 0.03). CONCLUSION Patients undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery present with moderate anxiety on the day of surgery. Allowing patients to listen to their preferred music is a simple intervention that may lower preoperative anxiety and improve satisfaction in this patient population.
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Efficient Clinical Counseling for Sickle Cell Disease. J Natl Med Assoc 2021; 113:382-387. [PMID: 33610309 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnma.2021.01.006] [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: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a chronic illness that requires frequent health care visits for preventative management. Adherence to national guidelines such as the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Expert Panel Report on the Evidence-Based Management of Sickle Cell Disease can be challenging to both the clinician and the patient. Utilizing effective communication strategies with patients and their families can improve clinician/patient relationships, as well as adherence to national guidelines. Aims of this overview are to review challenges faced in outpatient subspecialty medicine and describe evidence-based techniques for more effective communication for patients with sickle cell anemia.
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