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Management of bladder problems in patients with multiple sclerosis.

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  • 1Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, Wallsend, UK.

British Journal of Community Nursing
|September 25, 2002
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Bladder problems are common in multiple sclerosis (MS). Treatments are available to manage MS bladder dysfunction, including storage, emptying, or combined issues, with community nurses playing a key role.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Urology
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Bladder problems are prevalent in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.
  • Symptoms like frequency, urgency, and incontinence significantly impact quality of life.
  • Patients often lack awareness of available management and treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the common types of bladder dysfunction in MS patients.
  • To inform about available treatments for MS-related bladder issues.
  • To emphasize the role of community nurses in managing these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of MS bladder dysfunction into storage, emptying, or combined types.
  • Review of current treatment and management strategies.
  • Assessment of the community nurse's role in patient care and referral.

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Main Results:

  • MS bladder dysfunction commonly presents as storage, emptying, or combined issues.
  • A range of treatments exist to manage these symptoms.
  • Community nurses can provide initial treatment and identify patients needing specialist referral.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of MS bladder problems is achievable through various treatments.
  • Community nurses are crucial in providing first-line care and facilitating access to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Increased awareness of treatment options can improve patient outcomes and quality of life.