The Association Between Overactive Bladder and Falls and Fractures: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Urinary symptoms are associated with an increased risk of falls, but few studies have focused on patients with overactive bladder (OAB). This study aimed to synthesize estimates of the risk of falls and fractures in patients with OAB.

Methods

Medline, EMBASE, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Scopus were systematically searched for observational studies that focused on patients with OAB. When available, data from a non-OAB comparison sample were included. Double independent review and data extraction were performed. Falls and fractures data were summarized by unadjusted and adjusted risks, and percent attributable risk (PAR) of falls and fractures associated with OAB.

Results

Fifteen studies were included in the analyses. T

SUBMITTER: Szabo SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6223978 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature