Behaviour change to treat overactive bladder syndrome.
Overactive bladder syndrome has a negative impact on quality of life. This article discusses a definition of the condition and its the prevalence and aetiology, as well as some of the more common behavioural therapies. Although there is a good evidence base for bladder retraining, there is often conflicting research to support other interventions including caffeine reduction, the amount and types of fluid recommended, smoking cessation and weight reduction. A standardised approach from a national level is needed; nurses also need to demonstrate more robustly the effectiveness of their interventions.
Continence Service, Bangor Community Hospital, Bangor, Northern Ireland.
Angela
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Patterson
D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002110:Caffeine / Q000009:adverse effects; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D017773:Pelvic Floor; D053201:Urinary Bladder, Overactive / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology
D002110:Caffeine