Global perspective of treatment failures

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Public Health

Background:

• Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent condition impacting 18% of Canadian adults.
• OAB significantly diminishes quality of life, sexual health, and work productivity.
• Patients with OAB face elevated risks for comorbidities like mood and anxiety disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the prevalence and significant impact of overactive bladder (OAB) in Canada.
• To underscore the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of OAB despite available therapies.

Main Methods:

• This study synthesizes existing research on OAB prevalence and its associated impacts.
• Data analysis focuses on epidemiological data from adult Canadians.

Main Results:

• OAB affects a substantial portion of the adult Canadian population.
• The condition leads to considerable negative effects on daily living and mental health.
• A significant gap exists between OAB treatment availability and patient diagnosis/management.

Conclusions:

• Overactive bladder is a widespread and impactful condition in Canada.
• Addressing the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of OAB is crucial for improving patient outcomes and public health.