Isolated bladder training or in combination with other therapies to improve overactive bladder symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bladder training (BT), the maintenance of a scheduled voiding regime at gradually adjusted intervals, is a common treatment for overactive bladder (OAB).

Objectives

To assess the effects of isolated BT and/or in combination with other therapies on OAB symptoms.

Methods

A systematic review of eight databases was conducted. After screening titles and abstracts, full texts were retrieved. Cochrane RoB 2 and the GRADE approach were used.

Results

Fourteen RCTs were included: they studied isolated BT (n = 11), BT plus drug treatment (DT; n = 5), BT plus intravaginal electrical stimulation (IVES; n = 2), BT plus biofeedback and IVES (n = 1), BT plus pelvic floor muscle training and behavioral therapy (n = 2), BT plus percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, a

SUBMITTER: Rocha AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347853 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature