title: Electrical stimulation of the overactive bladder.
abstract: Bladder overactivity is a significant health-care problem. Electrical stimulation has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment option. Careful patient selection may improve results obtained with this technique. Further studies are required to determine optimal treatment parameters.
authors.affiliation: Lister Hospital, Stevenage.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lewey
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lilas
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000075202:Contraindications; D003663:Decision Trees; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*