The impact of bladder problems on well-being in multiple sclerosis - A cross-sectional study.
Mult Scler Relat Disord
; 87: 105661, 2024 Jul.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38728957
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) frequently suffer from bladder problems that are not identified and managed optimally, reducing quality of life and increasing risk of health consequences.OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to investigate associations between bladder problems and well-being of pwMS.METHODS:
The study included 1872 pwMS from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK self-reporting on demographics, MS status, bladder problems and management, and well-being. Logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate associations with self-reported well-being.RESULTS:
Population mean age was 51 years and 79 % were women. Among pwMS, 55 % reported bladder problems indicating overactive bladder (OAB), and 40 % reported self-experienced urinary retention. Self-management of bladder problems was reported by 32 %, 33 % were yet to have problem resolution, and 45 % reported a wish to receive bladder management help. Additionally, 35 % of pwMS reported that bladder problem onset preceded awareness of a link to MS. OAB, problem self-management, and urinary complications were significantly associated with lower well-being.CONCLUSION:
Bladder problems affect pwMS across disease subtypes and many attempt self-management. Consequently, pwMS with bladder problems are more likely to experience lower well-being, suggesting an unmet need. Raising awareness of the link between bladder problems and well-being could benefit pwMS living with bladder problems.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Esclerose Múltipla
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mult Scler Relat Disord
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Dinamarca
País de publicação:
Holanda