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Nocturia in patients with overactive bladder.
Montserrat Espuña-Pons1, Pedro Blasco, Maite Pérez
1Instituto Clinico de Ginecologia y Obstetricia, Hospital Clinico, Barcelona, España. 12922mep@comb.es
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|July 1, 2010
Summary
Nocturia significantly impacts overactive bladder (OAB) patients, with older age and comorbidities being key factors. Identifying these patient profiles aids in better medical management and improved quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Clinical Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Nocturia is a common, quality-of-life-diminishing symptom in patients with overactive bladder (OAB).
- Understanding the specific patient profile with nocturia in OAB is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the demographic and clinical profile of overactive bladder patients experiencing nocturia.
- To identify factors associated with nocturia in OAB patients for improved diagnosis and treatment.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter, national observational study involving 1454 adult patients with a prior diagnosis of OAB.
- Logistic regression models were employed to determine variables independently associated with nocturia in both genders.
Main Results:
- Nocturia was prevalent in 84.6% of OAB patients (96.8% by ICS definition).
- Frequency, urgency, and urge incontinence were linked to nocturia in both sexes; voiding difficulties showed gender-specific associations.
- Older age and comorbidities were independently associated with nocturia in OAB patients.
Conclusions:
- The profile of OAB patients with nocturia is characterized by older age and significant comorbidities.
- This distinct profile differentiates OAB patients with nocturia from those with other urinary pathologies.
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