P-Mate, a new device allowing women to urinate in the standing position: urodynamic and satisfaction assessment.
Urodynamic parameters and satisfaction were recorded after micturition in the seated position versus the standing position with a single-use device (P-Mate) in healthy women. Healthy adult women were recruited. Eligibility criteria were: no past urological history and no urological symptoms. Volunteers were given four P-Mates to use during a week and a satisfaction questionnaire to fill. After this trial week, they were invited to perform four flowmetries, two in the seated position and two standing up, with the P-Mate. Seated and standing flowmetry parameters were compared (by paired t-test). Twenty women completed the study. There was no difference in the maximum flow rate (Qmax), voided volume and post-void residual (PVR) in the standing versus the seated position. In terms of Qmax and PVR in healthy women, urinating standing up was as efficient as in the seated position. A majority of participants were satisfied with the device.
Karsenty
Gilles
G
Urology Department, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Coquet-Reinier
Benjamin
B
Elzayat
Ehab
E
Lemieux
Marie-Claude
MC
Corcos
Jacques
J
D000328:Adult; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D014554:Urination