title: Objective Evaluation of Overactive Bladder: Which Surveys Should I Use?
abstract: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition that affects many adults, and prevalence increases with age in both men and women. It is characterized by symptoms of urinary frequency and urgency with or without urge incontinence in the absence of another proven etiology. As a diagnosis based solely on urinary symptoms, proper evaluation of OAB often depends on the use of psychometrically validated questionnaires to assess symptom severity and degree of bother. General urinary assessment forms can evaluate many urinary symptoms while modular questionnaires can focus on the most bothersome complaints. Many questionnaires have been formulated and validated to achieve these goals. Currently, the ideal questionnaire does not exist. This review attempts to outline the range of questionnaires available to the clinician to assist in evaluating symptoms as well as degree of impact on quality of life.
authors: Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6620 Main St, Suite 1375, BCM 380, Houston, TX 77030.
authors: Michael
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authors: Sophie G
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authors: Fletcher
keywords: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS); Overactive bladder; Quality of life (QOL); Questionnaire; Urinary incontinence