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Nocturia: new directions.

Jeffrey P Weiss¹, Alan J Wein, Philip van Kerrebroeck

¹SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Urology, Brooklyn, NY, USA. urojock@aol.com

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Nocturia, a common lower urinary tract symptom, requires a multidisciplinary approach for effective management. Future research should focus on its impact on quality of life and economic burden.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Geriatrics
Epidemiology
Health Economics

Background:

Nocturia is a significant lower urinary tract symptom impacting quality of life.
Current understanding and management strategies for nocturia require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss current knowledge and future research directions for nocturia.
To explore the re-definition of nocturia based on bother, quality of life, and economic impact.
To identify determinants of successful nocturia management.

Main Methods:

Discussion and consensus-building among experts at the Nocturia Think Tank meeting.
Review of existing knowledge on nocturia.

Main Results:

Nocturia's multifactorial nature necessitates a collaborative research approach.
Key areas for future research were identified, including its impact on daily life and societal costs.

Conclusions:

Effective nocturia management requires a comprehensive understanding of its determinants.
Interdisciplinary collaboration among urologists, geriatricians, epidemiologists, and economists is crucial for advancing nocturia care and research.