Urologist-perceived barriers and perspectives on the underuse of sacral neuromodulation for overactive bladder in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

An estimated 18% of Canadians have overactive bladder (OAB), with approximately 24% of those reporting difficulty adhering to pharmacotherapy. To date, there has been no investigation into barriers facing sacral neuromodulation (SNM) as treatment for OAB in Canada.

Methods

Current Canadian Urological Association members were invited to participate in an anonymous survey. Data collected included open-ended and Likert scale responses addressing barriers to referral for SNM. Qualitative analysis used a Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), while quantitative responses are reported using descriptive statistics.

Results

A response rate of 20.4% (n=142) was obtained. Most respondents believed SNM was underused (n=82, 57.7%) compared to only 6.3% (n=9) who believ

SUBMITTER: Gariscsak P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10263295 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature