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Ito H, Sakamaki K, Young GJ, Blair PS, Hashim H, Lane JA, Kobayashi K, Clout M, Abrams P, Chapple C, Malde S, Drake MJ. Predicting Prostate Surgery Outcomes from Standard Clinical Assessments of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms To Derive Prognostic Symptom and Flowmetry Criteria. Eur Urol Focus 2024; 10:197-204. [PMID: 37455216 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2023.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Assessment of male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) needs to identify predictors of symptom outcomes when interventional treatment is planned. OBJECTIVE To develop a novel prediction model for prostate surgery outcomes and validate it using a separate patient cohort and derive thresholds for key clinical parameters. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS From the UPSTREAM trial of 820 men seeking treatment for LUTS, analysis of bladder diary (BD), International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), IPSS-quality of life, and uroflowmetry data was performed for 176 participants who underwent prostate surgery and provided complete data. For external validation, data from a retrospective database of surgery outcomes in a Japanese urology department (n = 227) were used. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Symptom improvement was defined as a reduction in total IPSS of ≥3 points. Multiple logistic regression, classification tree analysis, and random forest models were generated, including versions with and without BD data. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS Multiple logistic regression without BD data identified age (p = 0.029), total IPSS (p = 0.0016), and maximum flow rate (Qmax; p = 0.066) as predictors of outcomes, with area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 77.1%. Classification tree analysis without BD data gave thresholds of IPSS <16 and Qmax ≥13 ml/s (AUC 75.0%). The random forest model, which included all clinical parameters except BD data, had an AUC of 94.7%. Internal validation using the bootstrap method showed reasonable AUCs (69.6-85.8%). Analyses using BD data marginally improved the model fits. External validation gave comparable AUCs for logistic regression, classification tree analysis, and random forest models (all without BD; 70.9%, 67.3%, and 68.5%, respectively). Limitations include the significant number of men with incomplete baseline data and limited assessments in the external validation cohort. CONCLUSIONS Outcomes of prostate surgery can be predicted preoperatively using age, total IPSS, and uroflowmetry data, with prognostic thresholds of 16 for IPSS and 13 ml/s for Qmax. PATIENT SUMMARY This study identified key preoperative factors that can predict outcomes of prostate surgery for bothersome urinary symptoms, including which patients are at risk of a poor outcome.
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- Hiroki Ito
- Bristol Urological Institute, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK; Department of Urology, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Center for Data Science, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Bristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Bristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Urological Institute, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Bristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Urology, Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Bristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Urological Institute, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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- Urology Centre, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Bristol Urological Institute, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK; Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK.
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Griswold CA, Vento KA, Blacker KJ. Voluntary Urinary Retention Effects on Cognitive Performance. Aerosp Med Hum Perform 2023; 94:79-85. [PMID: 36754996 DOI: 10.3357/amhp.6067.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION: Aircrew in-flight bladder relief remains an understudied stressor; specifically the effects of withholding urination on flight-relevant cognitive performance. This quasi-experimental study investigated whether voluntary urinary retention over a 3-h period negatively impacted cognitive performance.METHODS: We assessed vigilance using the psychomotor vigilance task (PVT) and measured the P3b event-related potential (ERP) in response to PVT stimuli. We also measured working memory (WM) performance using a change detection task and assessed the contralateral delay activity during the WM task using electroencephalography (EEG). Subjects (N = 29) completed a baseline test on both tasks, following bladder voiding and immediately after consuming 0.75 L of water. Subjects performed tasks at 1, 2, and 3 h post-void and urgency to void one's bladder was assessed regularly. A total of 17 subjects were able to complete the entire study protocol. Repeated-measures ANOVAs assessed changes in PVT and WM outcomes.RESULTS: Reaction time (RT) on the PVT was significantly impaired (5% slower) with longer urinary retention time and showed a 2.5-fold increase in the number of lapses (RT > 500 ms) with increased retention time. Together these results indicate that sustained attention was impaired with increased voluntary urine retention. We did not see significant changes in WM performance with our manipulations. Additionally, neural measures acquired with EEG for both tasks did not show any significant effect.DISCUSSION: As measured with the PVT, sustained attention was impaired during 3 h of voluntary urinary retention, highlighting the need for further development of adequate bladder relief systems in military aviation.Griswold CA, Vento KA, Blacker KJ. Voluntary urinary retention effects on cognitive performance. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2023; 94(2):79-85.
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The relationship between bladder storage function and frequent micturition after TURP. World J Urol 2022; 40:2055-2062. [PMID: 35778576 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-022-04079-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: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the relationship between preoperative bladder function and frequent micturition after transurethral resection of prostate in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. METHODS We retrospectively included 80 eligible patients aged 54-87 years (mean age 69.8 years) who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate at our hospital from January 2019 to October 2021. Patients were divided into detrusor overactivity positive and negative groups, and according to bladder compliance, they were divided into: low (G1), normal (G2), and high (G3) bladder compliance groups. RESULTS The incidence and score of postoperative frequent micturition in the detrusor overactivity positive group were higher than those in the detrusor overactivity negative group. The incidence and score of postoperative frequent micturition in the low bladder compliance group were higher than those in the normal and high bladder compliance groups. There was no significant difference in the score of frequent micturition between the normal and high bladder compliance groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that frequent micturition was significantly correlated with detrusor overactivity, bladder compliance, maximum cystometric capacity, and maximum flow rate. CONCLUSION This study confirmed that patients with abnormal bladder storage functions (detrusor instability and low bladder compliance) before transurethral resection of the prostate were likely to have frequent and severe urination after transurethral resection of the prostate. Therefore, preoperative urodynamic examination to evaluate the urinary storage function of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia is of great significance to predict the occurrence and degree of postoperative frequent micturition.
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Ito H, Abrams P, Lewis AL, Young GJ, Blair PS, Cotterill N, Lane JA, Drake MJ. Use of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaires Bladder Diary in Men Seeking therapy for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Eur Urol Focus 2022; 8:66-74. [PMID: 35027329 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2021.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Completion rates and correspondence to other measures need to be established for the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ) bladder diary (ICIQ-BD) in the assessment of male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). OBJECTIVE To evaluate ICIQ-BD completion rates, frequency, volume, and sensation reporting for men. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Baseline data from the Urodynamics for Prostate Surgery Trial; Randomised Evaluation of Assessment Methods (UPSTREAM) randomised controlled trial evaluating 820 men at 26 UK hospitals, looking at the ICIQ-BD, uroflowmetry, International Prostate Symptom Score, and ICIQ symptom score for male LUTS (ICIQ-MLUTS), were assessed. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS The ICIQ-BD, IPSS, ICIQ-MLUTS, and uroflowmetry data at baseline obtained from UPSTREAM were assessed. Correlations were analysed by Pearson's correlation coefficient, and comparison between groups were performed using paired or unpaired t tests or Tukey's test. All statistical tests were two sided and the strength of evidence was presented using p values. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS Of the participants, 25.0% (205/820) provided complete voiding and bedtime information for 3 d, 41.2% (338/820) omitted bedtime information, and the remainder omitted some or all voiding information. Median values (minimum - maximum) of 24-h, daytime, and night-time frequencies were 9.7 (3.3-24.0), 7.7 (3.3-22.7), and 1.7 (0.0-5.7), respectively. The mean voided volume per micturition for day and night times were 175.8 ± 74.2 and 264.4 ± 150.7 ml (p < 0.001), respectively. For fully completed diaries, day- and night-time frequency showed a weak-to-moderate correlation with symptom score questionnaires. More severe nocturia was generally reported in symptom scores than in the ICIQ-BD. In patients with high bother for increased daytime frequency (symptom), the mean daytime frequency (ICIQ-BD) was 9.6 ± 3.2 versus 7.6 ± 2.2 for low bother (p < 0.001). High bother for nocturia showed night-time frequency of 2.3 ± 1.2 versus 1.5 ± 1.1 for low bother (p < 0.001). For fully and partially completed diaries, ICIQ-BD sensation scores correlated weakly with symptom scores. Voided volumes from the bladder diary and uroflowmetry correlated weakly. CONCLUSIONS Two-thirds of men (543/820) fully completed voiding information in the ICIQ-BD, but many omitted bedtime information, limiting the ability to quantify nocturia and diagnose nocturnal polyuria. PATIENT SUMMARY Most men with urinary symptoms complete a bladder diary fully but may fail to indicate bedtimes. Extra information from a diary helps support symptom questionnaires to explain a patient's urinary habits.
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- Hiroki Ito
- Department of Urology, Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan; Department of Urology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Bristol Urological Institute, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Bristol Randomised Trials Collaboration (BRTC), University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Bristol Randomised Trials Collaboration (BRTC), University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Bristol Randomised Trials Collaboration (BRTC), University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- School of Health and Social Wellbeing, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Bristol Randomised Trials Collaboration (BRTC), University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Urological Institute, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK; Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
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Yao MW, Green JSA. How international is the International Prostate Symptom Score? A literature review of validated translations of the IPSS, the most widely used self-administered patient questionnaire for male lower urinary tract symptoms. Low Urin Tract Symptoms 2021; 14:92-101. [PMID: 34734477 DOI: 10.1111/luts.12415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) approaches its 30th anniversary. This ubiquitous clinical assessment tool is a standard in the assessment and research of lower urinary tract symptoms in men. The authors explore its history, development, and subsequent dissemination through validated translations across the world. An estimated global coverage is calculated and mapped according to language population. METHODS Embase and Medline literature searches were performed, with further hand searches of grey literature and online resources. Twenty-two abstracts and journal articles validating language translations of the IPSS were reviewed in full and tabulated. Language population data were gathered from an official database and mapped. RESULTS The IPSS is available in 53 languages. Twenty-seven languages have statistically or clinically validated translations for use in male patients. This corresponds to a conservative estimate of global population coverage of approximately 2.3 billion men, or 60% of the worldwide male population. Translation methodology involves forward and back translation. Statistical validation is performed with control patients. Cronbach's alpha is used for internal consistency, and Spearman's coefficient (p) or Pearson's coefficient (r) for test-retest reliability. Issues such as the emergence of altered versions deviating from original validated translations and translation difficulties due to cultural differences are observed. Further translational work is needed to validate versions of the IPSS in languages of the developing world. CONCLUSIONS The IPSS is the most prevalent patient-administered questionnaire used in urology across the world. There is no other clinical tool seen to have similar coverage. This paper aims to provide a roadmap for future clinical tools to acquire a similar level of translation and dissemination.
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- Mark W Yao
- Department of Urology, Kent And Canterbury Hospital, East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust, Canterbury, UK
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- Department of Urology, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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Li Z, Cui Y, Chai Y, Zhang Y. The efficacy and safety of mirabegron in treating ureteral stent-related symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Low Urin Tract Symptoms 2021; 14:27-34. [PMID: 34363321 DOI: 10.1111/luts.12405] [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: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of mirabegron in treating ureteral stent-related symptoms. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register were searched to identify randomized controlled trials (RCT) of mirabegron in treating ureteral stent-related symptoms. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis based on the eligible RCT. RESULTS Five RCT including 546 patients and comparing mirabegron with placebo or blank control were involved in the present research. Regarding efficacy, mirabegron was superior to controls in urinary symptom score (P = .0006) and general health score (P < .0001) of the Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire, total International Prostate Symptom Score (P < .00001), quality of life (P < .0001), analgesic use (P = .008), and readmission or visit to hospital due to discomfort (P = .001). Safety assessments including adverse events (P = .40) suggested that mirabegron was well tolerated. CONCLUSIONS The present meta-analysis shows that mirabegron is an effective and safe treatment for relieving ureteral stent-related symptoms with a low occurrence of adverse events.
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- Zhouyue Li
- Department of Urology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Department of Urology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Department of Urology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Gerig N, Cameron T, Arora S, Spear J, Lescozec L, Zhang M. Do we need more patient-friendly treatment options for overactive bladder (OAB)? Neurourol Urodyn 2021; 40:1433-1440. [PMID: 34153139 PMCID: PMC8362122 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Aims To collect feedback from subjects diagnosed with overactive bladder (OAB) on its impact on their quality of life, their satisfaction with current treatment options, and to assess nonsurgical, tibial nerve stimulation as a treatment option. Methods Subjects were asked a variety of questions about the impact of OAB on their lives, their satisfaction with current and previous treatment approaches. Subjects evaluated the comfort of a nonworking prototype garment and were given electrical stimulation over their posterior tibial nerve to assess comfort and tolerability. Electromyographic (EMG) signals were recorded. Results A total of 40 subjects with OAB symptoms were evaluated in the study. Urgency (55%), frequency (47.5%), nocturia (40%), and incontinence (30%) were the most bothersome symptoms. At the time of the study only 32.5% of the subjects were treating their OAB symptoms. Of those that had tried and discontinued treatments, most had failed medications (n = 14) due to no improvements or side effects. Only 2 subjects found stimulation to be uncomfortable before an EMG signal could be detected. The most common word used to describe the feeling of stimulation was “constant,” followed by “tingling,” “vibrating,” and “comfortable.” Conclusions Most subjects who had tried OAB treatments were dissatisfied and discontinued their use. A new patient‐friendly approach to OAB therapy that delivers efficacy but overcomes drawbacks associated with currently available treatments is needed. Subjects found electrical stimulation over the tibial nerve to be comfortable and tolerable and this should be considered as an alternative treatment approach for OAB.
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- Nel Gerig
- The Pelvic Solutions Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
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Gray TG, Vickers H, Krishnaswamy P, Jha S. A systematic review of English language patient-reported outcome measures for use in urogynaecology and female pelvic medicine. Int Urogynecol J 2021; 32:2033-2092. [PMID: 34037815 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-04810-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are widely used in clinical practice and research in urogynaecology. There is no consensus on which PROMs should be used. No unifying document identifies all available PROMs and compares the psychometric properties of these. METHODS Systematic review of the literature following PRISMA guidelines. Studies where women had been administered an English-language PROM which assessed pelvic-floor symptomatology and psychometric properties had been reported were included. RESULTS 85 PROMs assessing pelvic-floor symptoms in a urogynaecology population were identified. 43 PROMs assessed lower urinary tract symptoms in 95 studies, four PROMS assessed vaginal symptoms in seven studies, 20 PROMs assessed bowel symptoms in 27 studies and three PROMs assessed sexual symptoms in seven studies. 15 PROMs assessed two or more of these symptom areas in 60 studies. PROMs with the with the best available psychometric evidence within these five areas were (urinary symptoms) the Incontinence Quality-of-Life questionnaire (I-QOL aka ICIQ-UIqol) and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ-UI-SF), (bowel symptoms) the Accidental Bowel Leakage Evaluation (ABLE) questionnaire and the International Consultation on Incontinence Bowel questionnaire (ICIQ-B), (vaginal symptoms) the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Symptom Score (POPSS), (sexual symptoms) the Pelvic organ prolapse- urinary Incontinence Sexual function Questionnaire- IUGA revised (PISQ-IR) and (comprehensive PROMs) the Australian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire and the Electronic Personal Assessment Questionnaire-Pelvic-Floor (ePAQ-PF). CONCLUSIONS Multiple PROMs with robust psychometric properties are available. Some widely used PROMs have weak evidence. Formal recommendations on which English-language PROMs to use within clinical practice and research in urogynaecology are required.
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- Thomas G Gray
- Department of Urogynaecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, c/o Secretary, Room 27.3.024, Level Three, West Block, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY, UK.
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- Department of Urogynaecology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Urogynaecology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, G51 4TF, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Urogynaecology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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Decalf V, Everaert K, De Witte N, Petrovic M, Bower W. Dutch version of the TANGO nocturia screening tool: cross-culturally translation and reliability study in community-dwelling people and nursing home residents. Acta Clin Belg 2020; 75:397-404. [PMID: 31402769 DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2019.1653511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the self-administered screening instrument 'Targeting the individual's Aetiology of Nocturia to Guide Outcomes' (TANGO) into Dutch for Belgium and to assess its test-retest reliability. Methods: This study has a cross-sectional, descriptive study design. Cross-cultural adaption of TANGO into Dutch for Belgium was performed according to a standardized method. Convenience samples of community-dwelling people and NH residents with nocturia (≥1void/night) completed TANGO-D at baseline and 1-2 weeks later. Community-dwelling people filled in the questionnaire at home and the NH residents were interviewed by a study nurse. Results: TANGO-D was completed by 33 community-dwelling middle-aged people and 45 NH residents. Completeness of responses was adequate in both populations and almost all items had positive and negative answers. In the NH residents, 12 out of 22 items required clarification, wherein five items adjustments are essential. Test-retest reliability analysis revealed an overall median Kappa of .75 [IQR: .78-1] in community-dwelling people and .54 [IQR: .31-.65] in NH residents, confirming substantial and moderate agreement, respectively. Conclusion: TANGO-D is a cross-cultural adapted Dutch translation of the original TANGO and showed good test-retest reliability in community-dwelling middle-aged people. However, validation of TANGO is required before use in clinical practice and the addition of a module of environment-related items to extend the utility of the instrumentwhen used in NH is desirable.
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- Veerle Decalf
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department Education, Health and Social work, University College Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Elsene, Belgium
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- Department of Geriatrics, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Gomes CM, Averbeck MA, Koyama M, Soler R. Impact of OAB symptoms on work, quality of life and treatment-seeking behavior in Brazil. Curr Med Res Opin 2020; 36:1403-1415. [PMID: 32329367 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2020.1760806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Objective: To evaluate the effect of individual lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and LUTS-specific bother on daily/leisure activities, work productivity and treatment behaviors and satisfaction in a Brazilian population reporting symptoms of the overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome.Methods: Secondary analysis of Brazil LUTS study data, including individuals ≥40 years old with a possible diagnosis of OAB, based on a score of ≥8 on the OAB-V8 questionnaire. Participants used a 5-point Likert scale to rate occurrence of LUTS during the previous month. Regression models were constructed to analyze association of symptom frequency and bother, controlled for demographics, comorbid conditions, habits and body mass index, to outcomes related to people's lives and treatment patterns.Results: This analysis included 5184 individuals (53% female), 24.4% of whom received a possible diagnosis of OAB. There was a greater likelihood of OAB symptoms in men reporting depression/anxiety (2.0 times), diabetes (1.8 times), or constipation (1.9 times) and women reporting depression/anxiety (2.6 times), constipation (1.7 times), and being overweight (1.4 times) or obese (1.8 times). Symptoms of all categories, including voiding, storage, and post-micturition, were associated with a negative impact on individuals' lives, quality of life and treatment-related outcomes. Treatment seeking for OAB was low among men and women overall (35.1 and 43.6%, respectively), with highest rates among individuals in the 60-69 age group.Conclusions: LUTS of all categories impacted all domains studied. These results highlight the importance of comprehensive LUTS assessment in OAB patients, including voiding, storage and post-micturition symptoms.
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- Research and Statistical Methodology, Kamiyama Statistical Consulting, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Astellas Pharma Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil
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Rovner ES, Versi E, Le Mai T, Dmochowski RR, De Wachter S. One-year results with selective bladder denervation in women with refractory overactive bladder. Neurourol Urodyn 2019; 38:2178-2184. [PMID: 31359508 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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AIMS To report 1-year results with selective bladder denervation (SBD) of the trigone in women with refractory overactive bladder (OAB). METHODS In this prospective, international, multicenter case series, women with refractory OAB underwent a single SBD treatment of the bladder subtrigone region using temperature-controlled radiofrequency. Patients were followed for 1 year and evaluated for changes in OAB symptoms and adverse events. RESULTS Among 35 women, 29 (83%) returned for 1-year follow up. Median symptom reductions based on 3-day bladder diaries were 68% for urgency urinary incontinence ( P < .001), 67% for urinary incontinence ( P < .001), 43% for urgency episodes ( P < .001), 5% for urinary frequency ( P = .19), and 33% for the total urgency and frequency score ( P < .001), with the majority of treatment benefit realized in the first month. Treatment benefit was reported in 72% of patients, the clinical success rate (≥50% reduction in urgency urinary incontinence) was 69%, and the dry rate was 10%. Statistically significant improvements occurred on Symptom Bother and Health-related Quality of Life scales on the Overactive Bladder questionnaire, and on 6 of 9 King's Health Questionnaire domains. Patients with less severe baseline symptoms had similar quality of life improvements as those with more severe baseline symptoms. Device- or procedure-related adverse events were reported in 6 (17%) patients. CONCLUSIONS A single treatment with selective bladder denervation is durable for 1-year in a significant proportion of women with refractory overactive bladder.
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- Eric S Rovner
- Department of Urology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Sherbrooke University Hospital, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Urology, Antwerp University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Management of Overactive Bladder After Treatment of Bladder Outlet Obstruction. CURRENT BLADDER DYSFUNCTION REPORTS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11884-019-00527-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sakamoto K, Noguchi Y, Ueshima K, Ohtake A, Sato S, Imazumi K, Takeda M, Masuda N. Modulation of urinary frequency via type 1 lysophosphatidic acid receptors: Effect of the novel antagonist ASP6432 in conscious rats. Eur J Pharmacol 2019; 853:11-17. [PMID: 30853531 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2019.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Bladder dysfunctions associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia are not sufficiently alleviated by current pharmacotherapies. Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) is a phospholipid with diverse biological effects. LPA modulates prostate and urethral contraction via the type 1 LPA (LPA1) receptor, suggesting the potential of the LPA1 receptor as a therapeutic target. However, the role of LPA and the LPA1 receptor in bladder function has not been studied in vivo. We investigated the effects of LPA and the novel LPA1 receptor antagonist ASP6432 (potassium 1-(2-{[3,5-dimethoxy-4-methyl-N-(3-phenylpropyl)benzamido]methyl}- 1,3-thiazole-4-carbonyl)- 3-ethyl-2,2-dioxo-2λ6-diazathian-1-ide) on the micturition reflex in conscious rats using cystometry. Intravenous infusion of LPA decreased the micturition interval and threshold pressure with no apparent changes in baseline pressure or maximum intravesical pressure. ASP6432 inhibited the LPA-induced decrease in MI. In contrast, ASP6432 had no effect on the LPA-induced decrease in threshold pressure. Similarly, ASP6432 had no effect on either baseline pressure or maximum intravesical pressure. We also evaluated the effect of ASP6432 on the urinary frequency induced by the nitric oxide synthase inhibitor L-Nω-nitro arginine methyl ester (L-NAME). Intravenous L-NAME administration decreased the micturition interval. ASP6432 dose-dependently reversed the L-NAME-induced decrease in micturition interval. Our findings demonstrate for the first time that LPA causes bladder overactivity in rats. ASP6432 inhibited the LPA- and L-NAME-induced decrease in micturition interval, suggesting a significant role for the LPA1 receptor in regulating the functional capacity of the bladder. Our results also suggest the potential of ASP6432 as a novel therapy for the treatment of bladder dysfunction associated with lower urinary tract diseases.
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- Drug Discovery Research, Astellas Pharma Inc., Japan
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- Drug Discovery Research, Astellas Pharma Inc., Japan
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Tu LM, De Wachter S, Robert M, Dmochowski RR, Miller LE, Everaert K. Initial clinical experience with selective bladder denervation for refractory overactive bladder. Neurourol Urodyn 2018; 38:644-652. [PMID: 30499155 PMCID: PMC7379657 DOI: 10.1002/nau.23881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Aims To report the initial clinical experience with selective bladder denervation (SBD) of the trigone in women with refractory overactive bladder (OAB). Methods Females with refractory OAB underwent SBD of the bladder sub‐trigone region. Patients were treated using a 10‐s voltage‐controlled radiofrequency (RF) algorithm (RF10) at study onset. The protocol was modified during the study after which point remaining patients received 60‐s temperature‐controlled RF (RF60). Patients were followed for 12 weeks and evaluated for adverse events and changes in OAB symptoms. Exploratory analyses on the influence of RF duration were performed. Results Among 63 patients, SBD resulted in statistically significant and clinically important improvements for most outcomes. Comparing RF10 (n = 34) to RF60 (n = 29), treatment benefit was greater with RF60 including mean reduction in urgency urinary incontinence (−2.5 vs −0.9; P < 0.01), urinary incontinence (−2.6 vs −0.8; P < 0.001), and total urgency and frequency score (−13 vs −7; P = 0.02); and improvements in symptom bother (−33 vs −18; P < 0.01) and quality of life (28 vs 16; P = 0.02) on the OAB questionnaire. The proportion of urgency urinary incontinence treatment responders (≥50% reduction in episodes) was 79% with RF60 and 31% with RF10. The frequency of device‐ or procedure‐related adverse events was comparable in RF10 versus RF60 groups (14.7% vs 17.2%). Conclusions This study demonstrated the feasibility of SBD in alleviating symptoms of refractory OAB. A 60‐s RF algorithm using deeper ablations of the sub‐trigonal tissues was more effective and comparably safe to a 10‐s RF algorithm using more superficial ablations.
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- Le Mai Tu
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Sherbrooke University Hospital, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Urology, Antwerp University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Urogynecology, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Andersson KE, Choudhury N, Cornu JN, Huang M, Korstanje C, Siddiqui E, Van Kerrebroeck P. The efficacy of mirabegron in the treatment of urgency and the potential utility of combination therapy. Ther Adv Urol 2018; 10:243-256. [PMID: 30034543 PMCID: PMC6048625 DOI: 10.1177/1756287218781255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Urgency is the prevalent and most bothersome symptom of overactive bladder (OAB) and the treatment of urgency is the primary objective in the management of OAB. Urgency has a major impact on other symptoms of OAB and culminates in an increased frequency of micturition and reduced volume voided, which may contribute to shorter intervals between the need to void. Antimuscarinic agents and mirabegron, a β3-adrenoceptor agonist, constitute the main oral pharmacotherapeutic options for the treatment of urgency and other OAB symptoms. The reduction of urgency and other OAB symptoms significantly improve health-related quality of life. This review will explore the distinct mechanisms of action and effects of antimuscarinic agents and mirabegron, in relation to their effect on the pathophysiology of urgency. The review will also provide an overview of the various validated measurements of urgency and the numerous clinical trials regarding antimuscarinic agent monotherapy, mirabegron monotherapy, or combination treatment with mirabegron added on to the antimuscarinic agent solifenacin. A narrative review of the literature relating to pathophysiology of urgency, the validated measurements of urgency, and clinical trials relating to the pharmacological treatment of urgency. Antimuscarinic agent monotherapy, mirabegron monotherapy, or combination treatment with mirabegron added on to the antimuscarinic agent solifenacin statistically significantly reduce the symptoms of urgency compared with placebo. Combination therapy with mirabegron added on to solifenacin also statistically significantly reduces the symptoms of severe urgency compared with antimuscarinic agent monotherapy. A critique of the clinical benefits of combination therapy is also provided. Combination therapy provides an alternative treatment in patients with OAB that includes urgency who respond poorly to first-line monotherapy and who may otherwise often move on to more invasive treatments.
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- Karl-Erik Andersson
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA Aarhus Institute for Advanced Sciences (AIAS), Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd., 2000 Hillswood Drive, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0RS, UK
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- Department of Urology, Rouen University Hospital and University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd., Chertsey, Surrey, UK
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- Astellas Pharma Europe Research and Development, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Astellas Pharma Medical and Development, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Stamm AW, Adelstein SA, Chen A, Lucioni A, Kobashi KC, Lee UJ. Inconsistency in the Definition of Urinary Tract Infection after Intravesical Botulinum Toxin A Injection: A Systematic Review. J Urol 2018; 200:809-814. [PMID: 29653162 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2018.03.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To more accurately examine the rate of urinary tract infection following onabotulinumtoxinA injection of the bladder we systematically reviewed the literature for definitions of urinary tract infection in studies of onabotulinumtoxinA injections. We assessed the studies for consistency with guideline statements defining urinary tract infections. MATERIALS AND METHODS We systematically reviewed the literature by querying MEDLINE® and Embase®. We included original studies on adult patients with idiopathic overactive bladder and/or neurogenic detrusor overactivity who underwent cystoscopy with onabotulinumtoxinA injection and in whom urinary tract infection was a reported outcome. RESULTS We identified 299 publications, of which 50 met study inclusion criteria. In 27 studies (54%) urinary tract infection diagnostic criteria were defined with a total of 10 definitions among these studies. None of the overactive bladder studies used a definition which met the EAU (European Association of Urology) criteria for urinary tract infection. Only 2 of the 10 studies on patients with neurogenic bladder used a urinary tract infection definition consistent with the NIDRR (National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research) standards. CONCLUSIONS Definitions of urinary tract infection are heterogeneous and frequently absent in the literature on onabotulinumtoxinA to treat overactive bladder and/or neurogenic bladder. Given the potential for post-procedure urinary symptoms in this setting, explicit criteria are imperative to establish the true urinary tract infection rate following treatment with onabotulinumtoxinA.
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- Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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- Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
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Kosilov KV, Loparev SA, Kuzina IG, Shakirova OV, Gainullina YI, Kosilova LV, Prokofyeva AS. A new tool for self-evaluation of adherence to antimuscarinic drugs treatment in patients with urinary incontinence. Arab J Urol 2017; 15:372-379. [PMID: 29234543 PMCID: PMC5717450 DOI: 10.1016/j.aju.2017.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2017] [Revised: 10/02/2017] [Accepted: 10/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Abstract objective To evaluate the validity of the Medication Adherence Self-Report Inventory (MASRI) questionnaire in determining antimuscarinic drugs adherence in patients with urinary incontinence (UI). Patients and methods In all, 629 patients [355 (56.4%) women and 274 (43.6%) men], aged 18-65 years, were included. All patients were prescribed antimuscarinic drugs and treatment adherence was tested at the start, and after 4, 8 and 12 weeks using the MASRI. The standard of external monitoring was the Brief Medication Questionnaire (BMQ) and visual count of the remaining pills. The functional status of the lower urinary tract was tested using voiding diaries and uroflowmetry. Results The correlation between indicators of adherence according to the MASRI and screen mode of the BMQ was r = 0.84 (P ≤ 0.01), r = 0.72 (P ≤ 0.01), r = 0.7 (P ≤ 0.05) at 4, 8 and 12 weeks of follow-up, respectively, which indicated a satisfactory competitive validity. In the study of the discriminant validity, we found that non-adherent patients were correctly identified according to the MASRI in 96.2%, 96.9% and 96.2% of cases at 4, 8 and 12 weeks of follow-up, respectively. The values of the positive likelihood ratio (7.92, 10.81, and 12.8 at 4, 8 and 12 weeks of follow-up, respectively) were quite acceptable for the adherence forecast. The receiver operating characteristic analysis revealed a failure of the null hypothesis of the excess/insufficient discrimination power of the MASRI. The correlation between the percentage of non-adherent patients and the percentage of patients with impaired lower urinary tract function according to uroflowmetry data was r = 0.55 (P ≤ 0.05) at 4 weeks; r = 0.59 (P ≤ 0.05) at 8 weeks; and r = 0.62 (P ≤ 0.01) at 12 weeks. Conclusion The MASRI questionnaire is highly constructive, competitive, has discriminant validity, and is suitable for self-assessment of treatment adherence in patients with UI taking antimuscarinics. Using the MASRI is less costly and faster compared with other assessment tools.
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- Kirill V. Kosilov
- Department of Social Sciences, School of Humanities, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Primorsky Region, Russian Federation
- Department of Public Helth, Pacific Medical State University, Vladivostok, Russian Federation
- Corresponding author. Fax: +7 (4232) 457 693.
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- Department of Urology, City Polyclinic № 3, Vladivostok, Russian Federation
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- Department of Social Science, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Primorsky Region, Russian Federation
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- Department of Theory and Methods of Adaptive Physical Education, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Primorsky Region, Russian Federation
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- Department of Social Sciences, School of Humanities, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Primorsky Region, Russian Federation
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- Department of Functional Methods of Examination, Med. Association № 2 of Vladivostok City, Vladivostok, Russian Federation
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- Department Social Science, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Primorsky Region, Russian Federation
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Drake MJ, Bowditch S, Arbe E, Hakimi Z, Guelfucci F, Amri I, Nazir J. A retrospective study of treatment persistence and adherence to α-blocker plus antimuscarinic combination therapies, in men with LUTS/BPH in the Netherlands. BMC Urol 2017; 17:36. [PMID: 28532455 PMCID: PMC5440896 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-017-0226-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background To assess treatment persistence and adherence in men ≥45 years of age with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), using prescription records from the Netherlands IMS Lifelink™ LRx database. Methods In this retrospective, observational cohort study, we identified men who received combination therapy with an α-blocker plus an antimuscarinic (e.g. solifenacin or tolterodine) between 1 November 2013 and 31 October 2014. Treatment could be received as a fixed-dose combination (FDC) tablet or as two drugs administered together (concomitant therapy), if both combination drugs were prescribed within 30 days. The primary objective was to assess treatment persistence, defined as the time from initiation of combination therapy until first discontinuation of the FDC or at least one of the drugs given concomitantly (i.e. ≥30 days without prescription renewal). Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess persistence by antimuscarinic agent, and with different gap lengths used to define discontinuation (45, 60 and 90 days), respectively. Results A total of 1891 men received an α-blocker plus an antimuscarinic (FDC, N = 665; concomitant therapy, N = 1226). Median time to discontinuation was significantly longer with FDC versus concomitant therapy (414 vs. 112 days; adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 2.04, 95% confidence interval 1.77, 2.35; p < 0.0001). Persistence at 12 months (51.3% vs. 29.9%) was also significantly greater with FDC compared with concomitant therapy. Assessment of antimuscarinic subgroups showed that median time to discontinuation was longest with solifenacin combinations (214 days) compared with other antimuscarinic combinations (range, 47–164 days; adjusted HR range, 1.27–1.77, p = 0.037). No observable impact on treatment persistence was found by adjusting the gaps used to define discontinuation. Discussion This study of real-world evidence of men with LUTS/BPH treated with α-blocker plus antimuscarinic combination therapy in the Netherlands showed that treatment persistence was significantly greater in those who received a FDC tablet compared with combination therapy given concomitantly. The study also shows that treatment persistence was extended in men who received combination therapy containing solifenacin compared with other antimuscarinics. Conclusions Overall, these findings may be useful for prescribers, as improved persistence on-treatment may translate into improved outcomes for men with LUTS/BPH. Further study is warranted to establish the key drivers of persistence in men receiving combination therapy for LUTS/BPH. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12894-017-0226-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Marcus J Drake
- Bristol Urological Institute and the School of Clinical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
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Kosilov K, Loparev S, Kuzina I, Shakirova O, Zhuravskaya N, Lobodenko A. Self-assessment of treatment compliance with antimuscarinic drugs and lower urinary tract condition among women with urinary incontinence. Int Urogynecol J 2017; 28:1663-1669. [PMID: 28429053 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-017-3333-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM Our aim was to determine the efficiency of the Medication Compliance Self-Report Inventory (MASRI) in self-reporting antimuscarinic drug treatment compliance among women with urinary incontinence (UI). MATERIALS AND METHODS The study assessed 347 women aged 18-65 (averaging 49.7) years with more than one urinary incontinence (UI) episode per day. Treatment compliance was tested at the beginning and at weeks 4, 8, and 12 using the MASRI, the Brief Medication Questionnaire (BMQ), and visual pill counts. The MASRI's constructive, concurrent, and discriminate validity was studied in comparison with an external standard that uses the chi-square and Spearman coefficient. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed to identify optimum MASRI cutoffs that would predict noncompliance. Furthermore, the functional condition of the lower urinary tract was tested using voiding diaries, uroflowmetry, and cystometry. RESULT The correlation between the percentage of noncompliant women according to the MASRI, and individuals with a belief barrier with respect to the BMQ screen was r = 0.81 (p ≤0.05), r = 0.84 (p ≤0.05), and r = 0.79 (p ≤0.05). The correlation between the percentage of noncompliant women according to the MASRI and of women who missed >20% of their doses according to the Regimen Screen of the BMQ was r = 0.79, p ≤0.05, r = 0.82, p ≤0.01, r = 0.77, and p ≤0.05 at the control points. Finally, the percentage of noncompliant patients who self-reported correctly according to the MASRI data compared with the BMQ was 95.6%, 95.7%, and 96.6% at the control points. CONCLUSION The MASRI entails acceptable validity for accurately predicting treatment compliance with antimuscarinic drugs among women who have had UI for >3 months.
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- Kirill Kosilov
- Department of Social and Psychologikal Science, Far Eastern Federal University, Ayax, 10, F733, Vladivostok, Primorsky Region, Russian Federation.
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- Department of Urology, City Polyclinic № 3, Lugivaya 50, Vladivostok, Russian Federation
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- Department of Social and Psychologikal Science, Far Eastern Federal University, Ayax, 10, F733, Vladivostok, Primorsky Region, Russian Federation
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- Department of Theory and Methods of Adaptive Physical Education, Far Eastern Federal University, Ayax, 10, S1, Vladivostok, Russian Federation
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- Department of Theory and Methods of Adaptive Physical Education, Far Eastern Federal University, Ayax, 10, S1, Vladivostok, Russian Federation
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- Department of Social and Psychologikal Science, Far Eastern Federal University, Ayax, 10, F733, Vladivostok, Primorsky Region, Russian Federation
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Effectiveness and Safety of Electroacupuncture on Poststroke Urinary Incontinence: Study Protocol of a Pilot Multicentered, Randomized, Parallel, Sham-Controlled Trial. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 2016:5709295. [PMID: 28042304 PMCID: PMC5155105 DOI: 10.1155/2016/5709295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2016] [Revised: 09/23/2016] [Accepted: 11/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This pilot multicentered, randomized, parallel, sham-controlled trial is intended to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of electroacupuncture therapy for poststroke patients with urinary incontinence. Forty stroke survivors aged >19 years will be recruited in 2 hospitals in the Republic of Korea. Patients who experienced stroke within 2 years and satisfy criteria of urinary frequencies ≥2 with either 3 to 4 points on the Patient Perception of Intensity of Urgency Scale or 13 points or more on the Korean version of the International Prostate Symptom Scale (K-IPSS) will be identified, along with other eligibility criteria. Patients will be randomly allocated to either a treatment or control group to receive 10 sessions of electroacupuncture or sham therapies, respectively. Patients and outcome assessors will be blinded. The primary outcome is the change of Total Urgency and Frequency Score between the baseline and the trial endpoint. The K-IPSS, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence Short Form, and the Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Outcome Score will be evaluated for effectiveness assessment. Adverse events will be reported after every session. The Blinding Index will also be calculated. Data will be statistically analyzed with 0.05 significance levels by 2-sided testing.
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Hakimi Z, Herdman M, Pavesi M, Devlin N, Nazir J, Hoyle C, Odeyemi IAO. Using EQ-5D-3L and OAB-5D to assess changes in the health-related quality of life of men with lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Qual Life Res 2016; 26:1187-1195. [PMID: 27896711 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-016-1460-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess changes in the health status of men with lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) using the EQ-5D-3L and OAB-5D instruments and to evaluate the sensitivity of the instruments. METHODS Data were available from a large randomised phase III trial of men with moderate-to-severe storage and voiding LUTS/BPH (NEPTUNE). Men received a fixed-dose combination of solifenacin 6 mg plus oral controlled absorption system (OCAS™) formulation of tamsulosin (TOCAS, 0.4 mg), TOCAS monotherapy or placebo and completed the EQ-5D-3L and OAB-5D at baseline and weeks 4, 8 and 12. Analysis of covariance was used to estimate changes in EQ-5D-3L Index, EQ-VAS and OAB-5D. Changes in dimension level were summarised using the Paretian Classification of Health Change (PCHC). RESULTS Improved health-related quality of life from baseline was seen in all treatment arms on EQ-5D-3L and OAB-5D at week 12, although only OAB-5D showed statistically significant differences between active treatment and placebo, both on the index score and using the PCHC approach. Effect sizes in the active treatment groups were large (>0.8) on OAB-5D but small (≈0.2) on EQ-5D-3L. EQ-5D-3L showed a very high ceiling effect (45% of men reported full health at baseline) and a substantial proportion of these men reported improvements at week 12 in several dimensions of OAB-5D. CONCLUSIONS A large ceiling effect on EQ-5D-3L substantially limited its sensitivity in this population. OAB-5D proved more sensitive to changes in health status and could be considered a complement to ED-5D-3L as a source of utilities for health economic modelling.
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- Zalmai Hakimi
- Astellas Pharma Europe B.V., Astellas Medical Affairs, Global, HEOR, Sylviusweg 62, 2300 AH, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Data Management Centre, European Foundation for the Study of Chronic Liver Failure (EF-CLIF), Barcelona, Spain
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- Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd., Astellas Medical Affairs, EMEA, HEOR, Chertsey, UK
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- Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd., Astellas Medical Affairs, EMEA, HEOR, Chertsey, UK
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Giarenis I, Zacchè M, Robinson D, Cardozo L. Is there any association between urodynamic variables and severity of overactive bladder in women with idiopathic detrusor overactivity? Neurourol Urodyn 2016; 36:780-783. [DOI: 10.1002/nau.23023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2016] [Accepted: 04/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Ilias Giarenis
- Department of Urogynaecology; King's College Hospital; London United Kingdom
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- Department of Urogynaecology; King's College Hospital; London United Kingdom
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- Department of Urogynaecology; King's College Hospital; London United Kingdom
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- Department of Urogynaecology; King's College Hospital; London United Kingdom
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Overactive bladder syndrome is highly prevalent, and increasingly so with aging. It is characterized by the presence of urinary urgency, and can be associated with incontinence, increased voiding frequency, and nocturia. Assessment needs to exclude serious medical disorders that might present with similar symptoms, and a bladder diary is an invaluable part of understanding the presentation. Initial management is conservative, comprising education, bladder training, and advice on fluid intake. Drug therapy options include antimuscarinic medications and beta-3 adrenergic receptor agonists. Persistent overactive bladder syndrome, despite initial therapy, requires a review of the patient’s understanding of conservative management and compliance, and adjustment of medications. For refractory cases, specialist review and urodynamic testing should be considered; this may identify detrusor overactivity or increased filling sensation, and needs to exclude additional factors, such as stress incontinence and voiding dysfunction. Botulinum neurotoxin-A bladder injections can be used in severe overactivity, provided the patient is able and willing to do intermittent self-catheterisation, which is necessary in about 5% of treated patients. Sacral nerve stimulation and tibial nerve stimulation are other approaches. Major reconstructive surgery, such as augmentation cystoplasty, is rarely undertaken in modern practice but remains a possibility in extreme cases.
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- Karen M Wallace
- Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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Angulo JC. Combination therapy with tamsulosin and solifenacin for male lower urinary tract symptoms with predominant filling symptoms: a new approach to an old problem. Curr Med Res Opin 2015; 31:1963-5. [PMID: 26368336 DOI: 10.1185/03007995.2015.1080156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Benign prostatic enlargement is the main cause of male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The distinction and quantification of voiding, storage and postmicturition symptoms help clinicians decide on a modern pharmacological therapeutic approach for male LUTS. Muscarinic receptors antagonists are now considered safe therapy in males and a fixed-dose combination of oral controlled absorbed system solifenacin and tamsulosin is advantageous compared to tamsulosin monotherapy in males with predominant storage symptoms when validated instruments such as International Prostatic Score Symptoms (IPSS) or Total Urgency Frequency Score (TUFS) are used. This combination therapy is well tolerated and maintains symptomatic improvement in the long term. Different options of managing male LUTS with predominant storage symptoms include a combination of tamsulosin and solifenacin, antimuscarinics alone - some with flexible dosing, and the beta-3 agonist mirabegron. Tailored pharmacological therapy for the particular patient is not a reality yet, but judicious use of the different alternatives could bring varied new therapeutic solutions for male LUTS including benign prostatic enlargement and benign prostatic obstruction.
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- Javier C Angulo
- a a Servicio de Urologia, Hospital Universitario de Getafe , Madrid , Spain
- b b Universidad Europea de Madrid, Laureate Universities , Madrid , Spain
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Validated Questionnaires for the Evaluation of Urinary Incontinence—Which, When and Why? CURRENT BLADDER DYSFUNCTION REPORTS 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s11884-015-0290-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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