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Effect of standard urotherapy to children with overactive bladder on quality of life
Rong Dai1, Yue Chen1, Shuangfeng Fan1
1Chengdu Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No.4, Longxiang RD, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Insights
Standard urotherapy (SU) significantly improved the quality of life (QoL) for children with overactive bladder (OAB). This treatment led to a notable decrease in symptom scores, enhancing children's well-being.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Quality of Life Research
Background:
- Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent condition in children, often impacting their overall quality of life (QoL).
- Effective management strategies are crucial for improving pediatric OAB outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of standard urotherapy (SU) on the quality of life (QoL) in children diagnosed with overactive bladder (OAB).
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 107 children (aged 2-13 years) diagnosed with OAB participated in the study.
- Quality of life was assessed using the Pediatric Incontinence Questionnaire (PINQ) before and one month after SU intervention.
- The study was conducted at a urology clinic in China.
Main Results:
- Baseline mean PINQ scores for children with OAB were 27.40 ± 13.19.
- After one month of SU, the mean PINQ score significantly decreased to 13.72 ± 9.63 (P < 0.001).
- A statistically significant improvement in QoL was observed post-treatment.
Conclusions:
- Standard urotherapy (SU) appears to enhance the quality of life for children with overactive bladder (OAB).
- Continuous monitoring of QoL is essential for children with OAB and their families to understand treatment effects.
- Outpatient SU shows promise in improving pediatric OAB-related quality of life.
Purpose:
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common syndrome in children, which may affect the patient's quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of standard urotherapy (SU) given on the quality of life for children diagnosed with OAB.
Methods:
The study was conducted on 107 children aged 2 to 13 years who applied to the urology clinic of a hospital in China and were diagnosed with OAB. The QoL was assessed using the Pediatric Incontinence Questionnaire (PINQ). The QoL was evaluated before and 1 month later SU given.
Results:
Of the 107 children, at baseline, the children with OAB revealed a total mean PINQ score of 27.40 ± 13.19, and the total mean PINQ score was 13.72 ± 9.63 at 1 month later. PINQ score showed a statistically significant difference between before and after 1 month treatment (P < 0.001).
Conclusions:
The QoL of children with OAB increased may due to SU provided outpatient clinics. And it is important for children and their parents to investigate and monitor to what extent the QoL of children diagnosed with OAB is affected.
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