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The overactive bladder: a nursing perspective
Diane Kaschak Newman1, Donna Giovannini
1Penn Center for continence and Pelvic Health, Division of urology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, USA. dnewman@seekwellness.com
The American Journal of Nursing
|October 24, 2002
Summary
Millions of Americans experience urgency, frequency, and nocturia, often with urge incontinence. New drug therapies and behavioral strategies offer effective management options for this common condition.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Urgency, frequency of micturition, and nocturia are hallmark symptoms of a prevalent condition affecting millions.
- These symptoms can significantly impact quality of life and may occur with or without urge incontinence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline current management strategies for conditions characterized by urgency, frequency, and nocturia.
- To highlight the role of new pharmacologic and behavioral interventions.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on the management of urinary urgency, frequency, and nocturia.
- Analysis of novel drug therapies and established behavioral approaches.
Main Results:
- Several new drug therapies have emerged as potential treatments.
- Behavioral interventions remain a key component of comprehensive management.
Conclusions:
- A combination of pharmacologic and behavioral approaches offers effective management for patients experiencing urinary urgency, frequency, and nocturia.
- Ongoing research continues to expand therapeutic options for this widespread condition.