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Overactive bladder: not just a normal part of getting older
Lucy Carpenter1, Nicholas J Campain2
1Specialist Registrar, Department of Healthcare for Older People, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|October 13, 2022
Summary
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition impacting quality of life, leading to urgency, frequency, and nocturia. Early diagnosis and management of OAB are crucial for improving patient well-being.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Geriatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Overactive bladder (OAB) is prevalent and under-recognized, affecting all age groups.
- OAB significantly impacts physical and mental health, potentially causing social isolation.
- Symptoms include urgency, urge incontinence, frequency, and nocturia, impacting daily life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To increase awareness of overactive bladder (OAB) as an under-reported condition.
- To encourage healthcare professionals to discuss bladder health proactively.
- To highlight the importance of OAB management for improving quality of life.
Main Methods:
- This is a review article.
- Literature review on OAB prevalence, symptoms, and management.
- Synthesis of current understanding and clinical recommendations for OAB.
Main Results:
- OAB affects both men and women, with prevalence increasing with age.
- Effective management strategies, including conservative, medical, and surgical options, exist.
- Addressing OAB can substantially enhance patients' quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Raising awareness of OAB is essential for early detection and intervention.
- Healthcare providers play a key role in initiating conversations about bladder health.
- Timely management of OAB symptoms improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare burden.
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