Implementation of a nurse-led lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) clinic reduces general urology clinic workload in a Model 4 Hospital: a pilot study in Tallaght University Hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With among the lowest urologist per population ratios in Europe, the demand for urology specialist review in Ireland far exceeds supply. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) account for a significant number of referrals. The traditional paradigm of every patient being reviewed in a consultant-led clinic is unsustainable. New models of care with nurse-led clinics represent an opportunity to optimise limited resources.

Methods

Existing long-waiting male LUTS referrals were triaged to a specialist nurse-led LUTS clinic. After urology CNS assessment, charts were reviewed by a consultant urologist and a plan formulated. Relevant data were prospectively collected and analysed.

Results

Fifty-eight new male patients with LUTS were seen over a 6-month period with an

SUBMITTER: Keane KG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7666575 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature