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How can we develop a more clinically useful and robust algorithm for diagnosing and treating nocturia? ICI-RS 2017

  • Karel Everaert
  • , François Hervé
  • , Wendy Bower
  • , Jens C Djurhuus
  • , Roger Dmochowski
  • , Noam Fine
  • , Alan Wein
  • , Michel Wyndaele
  • , Jeffrey Weiss

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

AIMS: Nocturia, or waking up at night to void, is a highly prevalent and bothersome symptom. Currently, there is a lack of clear and consistent recommendations regarding evaluation and management of nocturia. The aim of this report is to discuss how to fill the gaps in our knowledge in order to develop a practical patient-oriented diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm for nocturia.

METHODS: This paper is a report of the presentations and subsequent discussion of a Think Tank session at the annual International Consultation on Incontinence Research Society (ICI-RS) in June 2017 in Bristol.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Further investigations are needed to better understand the pathophysiology of nocturia, to allow improvement in diagnosis, and to optimize treatment by increasing efficacy and reducing adverse events. Patient-oriented practical guidelines on nocturia are needed to help clinicians from different disciplines diagnose and treat nocturia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S46-S59
JournalNeurourology and Urodynamics
Volume37
Issue numberS4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Algorithms
  • Humans
  • Nocturia/drug therapy
  • Sleep/physiology
  • Societies

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