Effect of extracorporeal magnetic energy stimulation on bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life in female patients with stress urinary incontinence and overactive bladder

The objective: to investigate the epidemiology of the stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and common lower urinary tract symptoms and the related quality of life among women of different age groups of the selected population by the questionnaire method. Materials and methods. Questionnaires of 49 women of all ages, who were not treated for urologic complaints at the time of the survey, were analyzed. The anamnestic part of the Petros questionnaire and short forms Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) were selected for survey. The age distribution is based on qualitative age ranges recommended by WHO. Results. In all, 63% of women surveyed had complaints related with urinary disorders; the most common lower urinary tract symptom was SUI, which worried 41% of all women. The prevalence of SUI among women of different age groups varied: in young and mature women – 35%, significantly increased in middle-aged women and decreased in elderly women. All middle-aged and elderly women had lower urinary tract symptoms. Among the recognized risk factor for SUI was statistically significant cough (p<0.05) with an average association between risk factor and disease. About 61% of patients with urinary incontinence indicated that their symptoms affected quality of life. Conclusions. The analysis of the results of the questionnaire confirmed the feasibility of using UDI-6 and IIQ-7 in epidemiological studies of UI among women. The results of the work performed may be qualified as partial validation of the UDI-6 and IIQ-7 questionnaires in terms of assessing their reliability. Keywords: urinary incontinence among women, stress urinary incontinence among women, lower urinary tract symptoms among women, quality of life, risk factors, questionnaires.

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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Sexual Function, and the Quality of Life of Married Women with Urinary Incontinence

Journal of Comprehensive Nursing Research and Care ◽

10.33790/jcnrc1100134 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Urinary Incontinence ◽

Urinary Tract ◽

Sexual Function ◽

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽

Lower Urinary Tract ◽

Married Women ◽

Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽

Lower Urinary

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Comparison of three disease-specific quality-of-life questionnaires (Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Incontinence Quality of Life and King's Health Questionnaire) in women with stress urinary incontinence

Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology ◽

10.1080/00365590600917487 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 66-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Seung-June Oh ◽

Ja Hyeon Ku

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Urinary Incontinence ◽

Urinary Tract ◽

Lower Urinary Tract ◽

Health Questionnaire ◽

King’S Health Questionnaire ◽

Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽

Disease Specific ◽

Lower Urinary

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Prevalence and bother of lower urinary tract symptoms and overactive bladder in Poland, an Eastern European Study

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-020-76846-0 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mikolaj Przydacz ◽

Tomasz Golabek ◽

Przemyslaw Dudek ◽

Marek Lipinski ◽

Piotr Chlosta

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Urinary Tract ◽

Overactive Bladder ◽

Lower Urinary Tract ◽

Eastern European ◽

Men And Women ◽

Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽

The World ◽

Lower Urinary

AbstractThe prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and overactive bladder (OAB) has been measured by population-based investigations in many parts of the world. However, data are lacking for Eastern Europe, and there has not been any large population-representative study in any country of this region. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and associated bother of LUTS and OAB in a population-representative sample of persons aged ≥ 40 years in Poland. This investigation was conducted as a computer-assisted telephone interview. The survey sample was stratified by age, sex, and place of residence to reflect the entire Polish population. LUTS and OAB were assessed by a standardized protocol based on the International Continence Society definitions and validated questionnaires. Of 6005 participants, 57% were women, and the mean age (range) was 60.7 (40–93) years. The prevalence of LUTS was 69.8% (men 66.2%; women 72.6%). There was no difference in prevalence between urban and rural areas. LUTS were often bothersome among men and women, but women were more likely to be bothered compared with men. There were also statistically significant correlations between the frequency and the bother intensity of each of the LUTS. The prevalence of OAB was higher in women (39.5%) than in men (26.8%), and OAB increased with age. Lastly, LUTS had detrimental effects on the quality of life because one third of the participants had concerns about their urinary-specific quality of life. This investigation was the first nationwide, population-representative epidemiological study of LUTS and OAB in an Eastern-European country. LUTS were highly prevalent, often bothersome, and had negative effects on the quality of life of men and women aged ≥ 40 years. Our findings are comparable with other epidemiologic studies of LUTS and OAB conducted in different regions of the world.Trial registration: NCT04121936.

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Effects of overactive bladder on treatment-related behaviour and quality of life in an Eastern European country: findings from the LUTS POLAND Study

Archives of Medical Science ◽

10.5114/aoms/133119 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mikolaj Przydacz ◽

Marcin Chlosta ◽

Przemyslaw Dudek ◽

Piotr Chlosta

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Urinary Tract ◽

Overactive Bladder ◽

Treatment Satisfaction ◽

Lower Urinary Tract ◽

Eastern European ◽

Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Lower Urinary

IntroductionThe 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 methodsThe 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.ResultsOf 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.ConclusionsThis 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.

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