How older men live with stress urinary incontinence: Patient experience and navigation to treatment.

Nathan M ShawBenjamin N BreyerLouise C WalterRebecca L SudoreAnne M SuskindCaitlin BaussanKathryn QuanstromIsabel E AllenMatthew R CooperbergDan DohanLindsay A Hampson

Published in: Neurourology and urodynamics (2023)

In a novel study of patients living with SUI a predictable lived experience was observed that culminated in a desire for change or "breaking point." In all men, this led to treatment-seeking behaviors and for many it led to SUI intervention. Despite effective treatments, patients continue to meet barriers gaining access to SUI evaluation and treatment.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
replacement therapy
clinical evaluation