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ABSTRACT: Objective
To explore the perspectives of normal bladder function among women with lower urinary tract symptoms.Methods
This was a secondary analysis of qualitative data from structured interviews with 50 adult women with lower urinary tract symptoms. A directed content analysis of the transcripts explored women's perspectives on normal bladder function.Results
Participants' descriptions of "normal" took many forms and were based on several aspects of bladder function. A prominent feature of normal was that voiding occurred as a seamless process, beginning with an urge sensation, followed by voiding with ease and to completion, and then "being done." Descriptions of normal were based largely on concepts of voiding regularity, including voiding frequency, intervals, and patterns during the day and night. Another aspect of normal bladder function was the notion of having control in terms of not leaking urine, as well as the ability to hold urine and defer urination. Views of normal bladder function extended to the absence of symptoms and the impact of being symptom-free on day-to-day life, including not having to think about or worry about the bladder or limit daily activities.Conclusion
Women's perspectives on normal bladder function are multifaceted, reflecting attributes most salient to each individual and likely informed by their personal experience with symptoms and their influence on daily life. This work has implications for how clinicians might engage women in discussing bladder symptoms and can inform future research and public health messaging about normal bladder function.
SUBMITTER: Burgio KL
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7897748 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Burgio Kathryn L KL James Aimee S AS LaCoursiere D Yvette DY Mueller Elizabeth R ER Newman Diane K DK Low Lisa Kane LK Weinfurt Kevin P KP Wyman Jean F JF Cunningham Shayna D SD Vargo Keith K Connett John J Williams Beverly Rosa BR
Urology 20200822
<h4>Objective</h4>To explore the perspectives of normal bladder function among women with lower urinary tract symptoms.<h4>Methods</h4>This was a secondary analysis of qualitative data from structured interviews with 50 adult women with lower urinary tract symptoms. A directed content analysis of the transcripts explored women's perspectives on normal bladder function.<h4>Results</h4>Participants' descriptions of "normal" took many forms and were based on several aspects of bladder function. A p ...[more]