Assessment of the Impact of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Saudi Arabia-A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) is caused by neurogenic factors that could lead to permanent injury in affected patients, and therefore result in substantial annual healthcare expenses. LUTD is very prevalent in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and has a drastic impact on their quality of life (QOL). This study aimed to assess the effect of LUTD on the QOL of Saudi MS patients.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out in Saudi Arabia using a self-administered questionnaire that included the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) and LURN Symptom Index (LURN SI-29). Data were analyzed and presented as frequencies and percentages.

Results

There were 428 patients who participated in this study; 270 were females and 158 were males

SUBMITTER: Alghamdi MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10572286 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature