Ilias Liapis
Can we increase the value of data from bladder diaries? International Consultation on Incontinence—Research Society 2023
Liapis, Ilias; Gammie, Andrew; Mohamed-Ahmed, Rayan; Yates, Derick; Selai, Caroline; Cotterill, Nicky; Rantell, Angela; Toozs-Hobson, Philip
Authors
Andrew Gammie
Rayan Mohamed-Ahmed
Derick Yates
Caroline Selai
N Nikki Cotterill Nikki.Cotterill@uwe.ac.uk
Professor of Long Term Conditions (Continence Care)
Angela Rantell
Philip Toozs-Hobson
Abstract
Background: Bladder diaries represent a fundamental component in the assessment of patients presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms. Nevertheless, their importance often remains underappreciated and undervalued within clinical practice. This paper aims to conduct a comprehensive review of the existing literature concerning the utility of bladder diaries, underscore the criticality of their precision, elucidate the factors contributing to noncompliance with bladder diary completion, and investigate potential strategies for enhancing patient compliance. Materials and Methods: A review of the English-language scientific literature available in the domains of Medline, Embase, Emcare, Midirs, and Cinahl was conducted. This was supplemented by discussion at the International Consultation on Incontinence Research Society Proposal session to define knowledge and identify gaps in knowledge surrounding the utility of bladder diaries. The existing evidence and outcome of the relevant discussion held in the meeting are presented. Results: Bladder diaries (BD) serve to characterize the nature and severity of storage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and provide an objective record of an individual's urination patterns. They aid in the refinement and customization of treatment strategies based on the clinical responses documented in the diary, optimizing treatment outcomes. Notably, both BD and urodynamic studies (UDS) play complementary yet distinct roles in LUTS evaluation. BD offers a more comprehensive and accessible approach to assessing specific storage LUTS, particularly due to their affordability and widespread availability, especially in resource-limited settings. Nevertheless, the absence of a standardized BD format across global healthcare systems presents a significant challenge. Despite being recognized as reliable, noninvasive, validated, and cost-effective tools for evaluating patients with LUTS, the implementation and completion of BD have proven to be complex. The introduction of automated bladder diaries heralds an era of precise, real-time data collection, potentially enhancing the patient–clinician relationship. Completion of bladder diaries depends on an array of individual, social, and healthcare-specific factors. Compliance with bladder diary completion could be enhanced with clear instructions, patient education, regular follow-ups and positive re-enforcement. This study has identified four critical areas for future research: Addressing healthcare disparities between affluent and developing nations, enhancing the current functionality and effectiveness of bladder diaries, exploring the feasibility of incorporating bladder diaries into the treatment and education process and improving the quality and functionality of existing bladder diaries. Conclusion: Bladder diaries play a pivotal role in the evaluation and management of patients with LUTS, providing a holistic perspective. When their complete potential is harnessed, they have the capacity to revolutionize the paradigm of LUTS management, ushering in a patient-centered era of care.
Citation
Liapis, I., Gammie, A., Mohamed-Ahmed, R., Yates, D., Selai, C., Cotterill, N., …Toozs-Hobson, P. (in press). Can we increase the value of data from bladder diaries? International Consultation on Incontinence—Research Society 2023. Neurourology and Urodynamics, https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.25374
Journal Article Type | Review |
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Acceptance Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
Online Publication Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
Deposit Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
Publicly Available Date | Dec 28, 2024 |
Journal | Neurourology and Urodynamics |
Print ISSN | 0733-2467 |
Electronic ISSN | 1520-6777 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Peer Reviewed | Not Peer Reviewed |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.25374 |
Keywords | Urology; Neurology (clinical) |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11546911 |
Additional Information | Received: 2023-12-09; Accepted: 2023-12-13; Published: 2023-12-27 |
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