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The impact of bladder problems on well-being in multiple sclerosis - A cross-sectional study.
Islamoska, Sabrina; Forman, Christian Riis; Panicker, Jalesh N; Flachenecker, Peter; Phé, Véronique; Brichetto, Giampaolo; Blok, Bertil; Barken, Kim Bundvig.
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  • Islamoska S; Coloplast A/S, Holtedam 1-3, 3050 Humlebaek, Denmark.
  • Forman CR; Coloplast A/S, Holtedam 1-3, 3050 Humlebaek, Denmark.
  • Panicker JN; Department of Uro-Neurology, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK; UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, UK.
  • Flachenecker P; Neurological Rehabilitation Center Quellenhof, Bad Wildbad, Germany.
  • Phé V; Sorbonne University, Tenon Academic Hospital, Department of Urology, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.
  • Brichetto G; AISM Rehabilitation Center, Italian MS Society, Genoa, Italy.
  • Blok B; Department of Urology, Section of Neuro-Urology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
  • Barken KB; Coloplast A/S, Holtedam 1-3, 3050 Humlebaek, Denmark.
Mult Scler Relat Disord ; 87: 105661, 2024 Jul.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38728957
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) frequently suffer from bladder problems that are not identified and managed optimally, reducing quality of life and increasing risk of health consequences.

OBJECTIVE:

This study aimed to investigate associations between bladder problems and well-being of pwMS.

METHODS:

The study included 1872 pwMS from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK self-reporting on demographics, MS status, bladder problems and management, and well-being. Logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate associations with self-reported well-being.

RESULTS:

Population mean age was 51 years and 79 % were women. Among pwMS, 55 % reported bladder problems indicating overactive bladder (OAB), and 40 % reported self-experienced urinary retention. Self-management of bladder problems was reported by 32 %, 33 % were yet to have problem resolution, and 45 % reported a wish to receive bladder management help. Additionally, 35 % of pwMS reported that bladder problem onset preceded awareness of a link to MS. OAB, problem self-management, and urinary complications were significantly associated with lower well-being.

CONCLUSION:

Bladder problems affect pwMS across disease subtypes and many attempt self-management. Consequently, pwMS with bladder problems are more likely to experience lower well-being, suggesting an unmet need. Raising awareness of the link between bladder problems and well-being could benefit pwMS living with bladder problems.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Esclerosis Múltiple Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Mult Scler Relat Disord Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Dinamarca Pais de publicación: Países Bajos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Esclerosis Múltiple Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Mult Scler Relat Disord Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Dinamarca Pais de publicación: Países Bajos