Symptom Experiences, Management Strategies, and Quality of Life of Females with Overactive Bladder
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2009-09-23
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Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
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Abstract: This descriptive research aimed to investigate 1) symptom experiences of females with overactive bladder, 2) symptom management strategies of females with overactive bladder and of doctors and nurses, and 3) quality of life of females withoveractive bladder. The study group consisted of 110 females with overactive bladder who sought treatment at the outpatient unit of the urology clinic, urodynamics room, and urogynecology clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, and at the outpatient unit of the urology clinic, Rajavithi Hospital. The sample was recruited with purposive sampling based on the inclusion criteria. Data were collectedusing self-administered questionnaires covering the Demographic Questionnaire, the Symptom Experience Questionnaire, the Symptom Management Strategy Questionnaire, and the Quality of Life Questionnaire. According to the study findings, the most frequently found symptom experiences of overactive bladders in females was going to the restroom at the night. The most frequently found symptom management strategies of overactive bladder was going to the restroom before going to bed, going out, or traveling. Regarding symptom management strategies, doctors administered nonpharmacological strategies or behavior therapy and prescribed medications while nurses not only administered medications according to treatment plans, but also advised nonpharmacologicalstrategies or behavior therapy. Subjects’ overall quality of life were moderate. The findings of this study might be helpful for health care providers to understand symptom experiences, symptom management strategies, and quality of life in females with overactive bladder, and to promote their self-care management when they experience overactive bladder symptoms.
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Ramathibodi Nursing Journal; Vol. 14 No. 2, May - August 2008