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This study introduces a multi-faceted intervention to improve urinary incontinence (UI) care in primary settings. The Optimizing Primary Care Tools for Incontinence MAnagement (OPTIMA) study aims to enhance provider quality and patient outcomes for urinary incontinence.

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Clinical decision supportPatient-centered outcomesPractice-based interventionPrimary careQuality of careUrinary incontinence

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  • Urology
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence (UI) presents a significant and growing burden on the American public, particularly with an aging population.
  • Current primary care management of UI is often inadequate, highlighting a critical need for improved provider strategies.
  • The Optimizing Primary Care Tools for Incontinence MAnagement (OPTIMA) study addresses this gap by developing a comprehensive intervention for primary care providers (PCPs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a practice-based intervention designed to enhance the quality of urinary incontinence (UI) care delivered by primary care providers (PCPs).
  • To assess the impact of the intervention on both provider performance metrics and patient-reported outcomes related to UI.
  • To determine the effectiveness of a multi-component approach in improving UI management within primary care settings.

Main Methods:

  • A pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial involving 48 offices across four Southern California healthcare systems.
  • The intervention group received academic detailing, clinical decision support, co-management with an advanced practice provider, and an electronic referral service.
  • Primary outcome is provider quality of UI care measured by adherence to 13 quality indicators via chart review; secondary outcomes include referral rates and provider knowledge. Patient outcomes assessed include UI severity, treatment response, and shared decision-making.

Main Results:

  • The study is designed to enroll 720 patients (360 per arm) to ensure adequate statistical power.
  • Provider quality of UI care will be assessed using a 6-month chart review focusing on 13 quality indicators.
  • Patient-reported outcomes, including UI severity and treatment response, will be measured at baseline, 3, and 6 months post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • This study is expected to provide crucial data on the effectiveness of comprehensive, practice-based interventions for improving UI care quality.
  • Findings will inform strategies for enhancing primary care provider performance in managing urinary incontinence.
  • The research aims to demonstrate a significant impact on both provider practices and patient well-being regarding UI management.