Is the insomnia phenotype the common denominator in LUTS during transition periods? An expert NOPIA research group review.
Irina VerbakelGeorge Bou KheirMathijs M de RijkKarlien DhondtDonald L BliwiseKim PauwaertThomas F MonaghanFrançois HervéDirk VogelaersAn MarimanKarel EveraertPublished in: Neurourology and urodynamics (2024)
A multidisciplinary approach with collaboration between healthcare professionals from various disciplines, such as urology, sleep medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, and geriatrics, is needed and should include validated measurements such as the insomnia severity index and sleep and voiding diaries. Ensuring ongoing follow-up and monitoring through transitional care is crucial for individuals with persistent sleep problems and LUTS, allowing issues that arise or fluctuate over the lifespan to be addressed.