How to Measure Quality-of-Life Concerns in Patients with Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction

Darshan P Patel; Jeremy B Myers; Sara M Lenherr

doi:10.1016/j.ucl.2017.04.002

How to Measure Quality-of-Life Concerns in Patients with Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction

Urol Clin North Am. 2017 Aug;44(3):345-353. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2017.04.002.

Authors

Darshan P Patel¹, Jeremy B Myers¹, Sara M Lenherr²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Utah, 30 North, 1900 East, Room 3B420, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA.
² Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Utah, 30 North, 1900 East, Room 3B420, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. Electronic address: sara.lenherr@hsc.utah.edu.

PMID: 28716316
DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2017.04.002

Abstract

There is an evolving role for quality-of-life measures and patient-reported outcomes in the evaluation of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction. We review available health-related quality-of-life instruments and patient-reported outcomes measures used in the assessment of patients with neurogenic bladder. We also discuss considerations for incorporation of these measures into clinical and patient-reported research. Emphasizing patient-reported outcomes in neurogenic bladder research will guide clinicians and other stakeholders to improve quality of life in this patient population.

Keywords: Health-related quality of life; Neurogenic; Patient-reported outcome measures; Urinary bladder; Urinary incontinence.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms / etiology
Patient Reported Outcome Measures*
Quality of Life*
Self Report
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic* / complications
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic* / diagnosis