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Stating the case for overactive bladder: a nurse practicioner's perspective.

Diane K Newman1

  • 1Penn Center for Continence and Pelvic Health, Division of Urology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|November 17, 2004
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Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition causing urinary urgency and frequency. Nurse practitioners are key in diagnosing OAB and guiding treatment for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gerontology
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent condition marked by urinary urgency, frequency, and nocturia.
  • Urgency, a core OAB symptom, is a sudden, intense urge to void that cannot be deferred.
  • Misconceptions, such as OAB being a normal aging process, create diagnostic barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of nurse practitioners in diagnosing overactive bladder.
  • To emphasize the importance of differentiating OAB symptoms from normal voiding urges.
  • To outline the nurse practitioner's role in selecting appropriate OAB treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination and patient history to identify OAB symptoms.
  • Differentiating urgency from normal voiding desire.

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  • Assessing patient-reported quality of life and comorbidities.

    • Main Results:

    • Women with OAB report diminished quality of life and increased susceptibility to sleep disorders, fractures, and infections.
    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
    • Nurse practitioners are vital in the diagnostic and treatment process.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse practitioners play a critical role in diagnosing overactive bladder by gathering specific patient symptom information.
    • Effective OAB management involves selecting appropriate behavioral, pharmacologic, or combined treatment approaches.
    • Addressing OAB misconceptions is essential for timely diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.