title: Outcome Measurement of Overactive Bladder.
abstract: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common disease. The diagnosis of OAB is based on its symptoms without physiological markers of disease activity. Frequently used assessment methods for OAB include frequency volume chart; urodynamic studies; patient-reported outcomes questionnaires, such as the Overactive Bladder Questionnaire, King's Health Questionnaire, patient perception of bladder conditions; and OAB symptom score. The severity of OAB and degree of improvement after treatment can be obtained by comprehensive evaluation. However, a consensus of which evaluations should be used to define the severity of OAB is still lacking. We expect a proper OAB assessment with universal acceptance in the future.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, China Medical University Hospital and School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taiwan, Republic of China.
authors.forename: Chi-Shun
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Lien
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, China Medical University Hospital and School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taiwan, Republic of China.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chieh-Lung Chou
keywords: assessment; overactive bladder; questionnaire; symptom score