title: Conservative and surgical approaches to the treatment of overactive bladder.
abstract: Overactive bladder is a prevalent and often distressing condition that has a significant negative effect on the quality of life of those affected. It contributes to the huge burden of incontinence on NHS resources. Effective treatment is available; however, most patients will never admit their problems, seek advice or be identified.
authors.affiliation: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. Rachel.Simmons@sth.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Simmons
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004558:Electric Stimulation / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D017048:Health Care Costs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011788:Quality of Life; D011976:Receptors, Muscarinic; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists; D011976:Receptors, Muscarinic; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A